Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is a mainstream secondary school in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 158 of its 681 pupils (23.2%) were getting SEN support and 22 (3.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 681 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Windsor and Maidenhead.
23.2% get SEN support
158 of 681 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.2% have an EHC plan
22 of 681 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health58
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia29
- Speech, language and communication28
- Autism25
- Moderate learning difficulty14
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 681 (places for 750)
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Tomes
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 26.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- School reference (URN)
- 133580
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Windsor and Maidenhead council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, November 2024
Inspected in November 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Priory Way, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Ditton Park Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Castleview Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.1 miles
- Hillingdon Grange School Independent · Ages 3–14 1.2 miles
- Queensmead House School Independent · Ages 5–17 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.7%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.2 miles
- Eton Porny CofE First School Primary · Ages 5–9 · SEN support 8.6%, EHC plans 2.2% 1.3 miles
- Upton Court Grammar School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 4.3%, EHC plans 0.5% 1.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Windsor and Maidenhead SEND schools in Windsor and Maidenhead
Questions about Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
How many pupils at Churchmead Church of England (VA) School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 158 of the 681 pupils (23.2%) were getting SEN support and 22 (3.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (58 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (29 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (28 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
Through Windsor and Maidenhead council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
You can ask for Churchmead Church of England (VA) School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Churchmead Church of England (VA) School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Ditton Park Academy, about 0.9 miles away.
Where is Churchmead Church of England (VA) School?
Priory Way, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9JQ, in Windsor and Maidenhead.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.