Upton Court Grammar School
Slough, Berkshire, South East · SL3 7PR
Few schools post results as commanding as those at Upton Court Grammar School, where the average Attainment 8 score of 79.8 sits well above the national figure of 46.9. This large mixed grammar in Slough draws pupils from a notably diverse community, with more than two in five speaking English as an additional language. Ofsted judged every area of its work Outstanding at the most recent inspection, from quality of education to leadership and the sixth form. With 1,166 pupils against a capacity of 1,115, the school is running slightly over its intended size, a reflection of its popularity.
1,166
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
166
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,166
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.8
- Location
- Slough, Berkshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 166
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 May 2026
Registration closes
5 June 2026
Exam dateNext
19 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
79.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes are exceptional: 99% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. The Outstanding rating for quality of education extends through to the sixth form, which was also judged Outstanding. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 20.8 is typical for a school of this size.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.29%
- EHC plans
- 0.43%
- English as additional language
- 41.8%
- Free school meals
- 8.1%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 29 November 2022
The last word
A consistently high-performing grammar that suits academically able, well-prepared children. With 166 places contested through the Slough Consortium, entry is keenly competitive.
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Upton Court Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Upton Court Grammar School located?
Upton Court Grammar School is located at Lascelles Road, Slough, SL3 7PR.
What type of school is Upton Court Grammar School?
Upton Court Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Upton Court Grammar School test in the 11+?
Upton Court Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Upton Court Grammar School use for the 11+?
Upton Court Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Upton Court Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Upton Court Grammar School 11+ exam is on 19 September 2026.
How do I apply to Upton Court Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 May 2026, registration closes on 5 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Upton Court Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Upton Court Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Upton Court Grammar School belong to?
Upton Court Grammar School is part of the Slough Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Upton Court Grammar School offer?
Upton Court Grammar School has a published admission number of 166 places.
How many pupils attend Upton Court Grammar School?
Upton Court Grammar School has approximately 1,166 pupils on roll.
What is Upton Court Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Upton Court Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 29 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.