Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
Maidenhead, SL6 9PH · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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9th of 28 primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead we can score, 46 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join tennis, football, netball, yoga, rugby, street dance, and kickboxing clubs, or take up archery, skipping, cricket, swimming, and lacrosse. The school also runs a breakfast club and an after-school club, with trips to the National Gallery.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about Cookham Dean CofE Primary School
Overview
Cookham Dean CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a highly supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe. The school’s vision, ‘Where we all flourish’, underpins a vibrant community in which every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, is expected to achieve highly.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is engaging and expertly delivered, giving children an ‘excellent start’ to their school life.
- Leaders have ensured curriculum planning provides clear information on essential knowledge and its sequence, enriched by visits to museums and galleries.
- Pupils get off to an ‘excellent start with learning to read’, benefiting from a consistent phonics scheme and carefully matched books.
- Staff have high expectations of behaviour; pupils are polite, courteous, and know how to spot and report bullying.
- Leaders promote personal development well, helping pupils build resilience through challenging activities and roles such as ‘Eco-warriors’.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, work is not as demanding as it could be and does not always reflect the ‘ambitious aims of the curriculum’.
- Leaders should ensure curriculum plans are fully implemented in all subjects to deepen pupils’ knowledge and encourage deeper thinking.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff consistently following up on concerns and building trusting relations with parents to identify issues early.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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
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