Schools and Education

School admissions, school transport, term dates, employment of children, children in entertainment, school governors, school admission appeals and more.

Services List

School admissions

We deliver our school admissions service through Achieving for Children, these include school admissions for moving up to secondary and junior schools, designated areas, changing schools mid-year and school admission policies.

School term dates

School term dates from 2024 to 2027.

School transport

We deliver our school transport service through Achieving for Children, these include school transport for 5-16 year olds, school/college transport for 16 to 25 year olds with an EHCP and post 16 without an EHCP and more.

School admission appeals process

These steps guide you through the process of school admission appeals.

Schools directory

You can use this directory to look up details about any state maintained school in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

School closures

If we have not been directly advised by the school about closure plans, parents should check directly with the school.

School meals

The borough works in partnership with Caterlink to ensure that pupils and staff receive a healthy and wholesome two-course school lunch in line with the current nutritional and food-based standards.

Traded services for schools and academies

Documents and information relating to the Traded Services Buy Back process.

School governors

Each school has a Governing Body, made up of people like you, making important decisions about how the school is run, to help provide the best possible education for pupils.

School exclusions appeals

You can find out more information about school exclusions on the Achieving for Children website.

Sensory consortium service

Berkshire Sensory Consortium Service is hosted by Achieving for Children on behalf of Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Information for applicants of the Education Appeal Panel

This page provides information on the operation of the panel and the appeal process.

School uniforms

The council does not provide grants specifically to help cover the cost of school uniforms. Please contact your school to see what help they may offer. There is general information and advice on school uniforms on the GOV.UK website.

Education consultations

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead periodically carries out public consultation on various changes to local schools. You can find more information about current consultations, including how to respond, using any available links below.

Children in employment and entertainment

Children in employment and entertainment service is managed by AfC.

Fair access protocol

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is now delivering its school admissions service through Achieving for Children.

School admissions : Protecting your privacy