Cippenham School
Slough, SL1 5RB · Slough · primary school
Check the area around this school
22nd of 27 primary schools in Slough we can score, 28 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,865 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cippenham School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 998 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,020. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific enrichment opportunities are available for children who finish their core work early? How does the school monitor progress for the 4.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Cippenham School
Overview
Cippenham School is described as a “harmonious school” where pupils are “kind and considerate” and staff maintain “warm, respectful, and inclusive attitudes.” The inspection judged the school to be “Good” overall, noting that leaders have implemented a “carefully designed curriculum” which has improved outcomes following lower results in 2022.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum that is “ambitious” and includes effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early reading is taught effectively, with teachers following the phonics scheme “rigorously” to build fluency and confidence.
- The early years provision is high-quality, with children settling quickly in a “well-resourced and purposeful learning environment.”
- Behaviour is managed well through clear procedures, and pupils are motivated by opportunities to earn “important house-points.”
- The Trust provides “high-quality support” and checks on the school’s improvement “effectively.”
Areas to improve
- Assessment approaches are not yet consistent across all subjects, meaning teachers do not always have an “exact understanding of what pupils already know.”
- In the early years, staff have not identified “precisely enough what vocabulary they want children to know,” limiting communication development.
- Pupil absence remains “too high,” meaning some pupils are missing out on “crucial learning and experiences.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of SL1 5RB, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT