Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School
Slough, SL3 9EJ · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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18th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.5/10 against 2,785 of them, against 3.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 245. 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 maths? What specific provisions are in place for the 3.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
Datchet St Mary’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school. Leaders aspire for all pupils to experience success, fostering strong relationships with families and ensuring pupils feel valued. Staff create a positive environment where pupils achieve well and develop resilience through techniques to cultivate a ‘happy mind’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is built on a clear understanding of pupil needs, with SEND needs identified rapidly in early years.
- Pupils learn to read with accuracy and assurance, benefiting from frequent phonics learning and targeted support.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge, enabling them to model techniques well, particularly in mathematics.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND benefit equally from the ambitious curriculum and achieve highly.
- Attendance is a high priority, with leaders working closely with families to remove barriers and provide specific support.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must be more rigorous in systematically checking pupils’ understanding to swiftly address misconceptions and gaps in knowledge.
- In some subjects, leaders should ensure teachers emphasise concepts and subject-specific vocabulary to deepen pupils’ disciplinary knowledge and understanding.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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