Herschel Grammar School — Secondary School in Slough

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Herschel Grammar School

Slough, SL1 3BW

1,056 Pupils

900 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

6.40% FSM %

630 Boys

426 Girls

About Herschel Grammar School

Located in Slough (SL1 3BW), Herschel Grammar School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Slough.

It has 1,056 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Joanne Rockall.

Data for Herschel Grammar School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Slough
Region	South East
Administrative District	Slough
Parliamentary Constituency	Slough
Ward	Baylis & Salt Hill
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	THE SCHELWOOD TRUST
Opened	01-02-2012
UKPRN	10036224
URN	137726
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Wendy Barnett	Chair of Local Governing Body	08/10/2019	04/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Wendy Barnett	Chair of Local Governing Body	04/12/2025	03/12/2029	Appointed by trustees
Miss Eva Firme	Local Governor	08/03/2023	07/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Hirdesh Gupta	Local Governor	02/02/2022	01/02/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Saimah Iftekhar	Local Governor	22/02/2024	21/02/2028	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Shamaila Malik	Local Governor	24/01/2024	23/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Sunaima Mamgai	Local Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Tirza Meinema	Local Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Alison Oxley	Local Governor	14/06/2022	13/06/2026	Appointed by academy members
Ms Joanne Rockall	Local Governor	01/09/2010	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anand Sharma	Local Governor	05/10/2022	08/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Satpal Singh	Local Governor	08/03/2023	07/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust