Colnbrook Church of England Primary School
Colnbrook, SL3 0JZ · Slough · primary school
Check the area around this school
11th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 1,876 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colnbrook Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, learn swimming, or study violin, piano, or guitar. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards? How are music lessons scheduled alongside the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Colnbrook Church of England Primary School
Overview
Colnbrook Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils’ positive attitudes and high staff expectations drive strong achievement. The report highlights a supportive community, effective curriculum planning, and a strong focus on character development and safeguarding.
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated by high expectations and ‘Bonus Points’ for sustained effort, working purposefully and contributing willingly to discussions.
- The curriculum is continuously refined to build deeper understanding, with reading prioritised from the start of Reception through targeted phonics support.
- Staff demonstrate secure subject knowledge, explaining new ideas clearly and using assessment in core subjects to quickly address knowledge gaps.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive in a supportive environment, participating keenly in clubs and whole-school events.
- Behaviour is responsible and respectful, with staff acting quickly to re-engage pupils who lose focus, ensuring happy and orderly playtimes.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment does not identify when pupils lack accurate understanding, leading to unaddressed knowledge gaps.
- The school needs to embed approaches to revisiting knowledge and assessment across all subjects to support long-term retention.
Safeguarding
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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 SL3 0JZ, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT