Cookham Rise Primary School
Maidenhead, SL6 9JF · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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15th 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 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.31 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cookham Rise Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% 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 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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 who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6 to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Cookham Rise Primary School
Overview
Cookham Rise Primary School continues to be a good school, highly valued by the community as a ‘beacon of excellence’. Pupils behave very well, feel safe, and work hard in lessons within a ‘positive and nurturing atmosphere’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘engaging and ambitious’, with subject content organised in a ‘logical order’ and secure subject knowledge among leaders.
- Teaching is clear and effective; teachers ‘regularly check how well pupils are learning’, resulting in high-quality work and enthusiasm for subjects like history and art.
- Reading and mathematics are ‘equally well taught’, with staff experts in phonics and a sharp focus on number understanding in Reception.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘access the same full curriculum offer as their peers’ and receive tailored, effective support.
- Staff are ‘overwhelmingly positive’ about leaders’ consideration of their workload and well-being, contributing to a happy working environment.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects and early years, the precise content pupils must remember is not clear enough, hindering the ability to build on prior knowledge.
- Some safeguarding records lack sufficient detail, making it unclear what conversations or actions have taken place and when.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear procedures for reporting concerns and swift action by leaders, though record-keeping detail requires improvement.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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