Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Reading, RG10 9UX · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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21st 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 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy 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%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Adonai Judo Club, Knowl Hill Spanish After School Club, We-key Piano Club, MUFC- Tennis and Football Club, and S2 Dance Academy Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 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 standard to the higher standard? What specific steps are taken to address the gap between the school’s results and the national median? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with similar backgrounds to the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy is described as a ‘wonderful and nurturing school’ where pupils are ‘eager’ to learn and behaviour is ‘impressive’. The report highlights a ‘meticulously reviewed’ curriculum and ‘proficient’ early reading instruction, noting that pupils achieve well and develop strong moral purpose.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes, guided by clear rules to ‘be respectful, be responsible, be safe’.
- The curriculum is ‘remarkable’ in its clarity, with learning broken down into ‘small steps’ and key vocabulary identified.
- Early reading teaching is ‘precise’, with phonics starting promptly and ‘careful checks’ ensuring immediate support for those needing it.
- Staff are ‘well equipped’ to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using trust expertise to enhance provision.
- Pupils thrive in a ‘nurturing family ethos’, learning to be ‘reassuring and encouraging of each other’.
Areas to improve
- Teaching sometimes ‘does not take sufficient account of pupils’ prior learning’ when staff stick rigidly to planned content.
- Activities to help pupils ‘revisit and remember past learning’ are ‘still developing’, meaning pupils do not always recall key knowledge easily.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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
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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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