Claires Court Schools
Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, South East · SL6 6AW
Spanning the full sweep of childhood from age two to eighteen, Claires Court Schools is an independent, co-educational day school in Maidenhead. With around 961 pupils, including a sixth form of roughly 150, it sits in the medium-size band and offers no boarding. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school good overall and rated pupils' personal development excellent, though it should be noted that the most recent inspection found compliance standards not met. Families considering the school may wish to ask directly about how that compliance finding is being addressed.
961
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Pupils
- 961
- Location
- Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, South East
- Website
- www.clairescourt.com
- Telephone
- 01628 327700
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Steve Richards
Latest results
Attainment 8
30.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The curriculum runs across GCSE, A-level and BTEC, with the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch older pupils. Headline measures, however, sit well below national norms: the school's Attainment 8 score of 30.5 trails the national average of 46.9, and the published figure for pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 0% against a national average of 47%. Parents will want to weigh these results carefully and discuss them alongside the broader picture the school presents.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 150
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 September 2025
The last word
A long-established all-through school where personal development is rated excellent, but where academic results and a compliance shortfall both warrant close scrutiny from prospective families.
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Claires Court Schools 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Claires Court Schools located?
Claires Court Schools is located at 1 College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW.
What type of school is Claires Court Schools?
Claires Court Schools is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Claires Court Schools?
Claires Court Schools has approximately 961 pupils on roll.
What is Claires Court Schools's inspection rating?
Claires Court Schools is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 30 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.