Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Maidenhead, SL6 2SG · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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12th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 1,602 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 246. 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 trips are planned for the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is characterised by a “strong, inclusive ethos” where pupils are “polite, well mannered and respectful.” Leaders remain “highly ambitious for all pupils,” fostering a “warm and happy atmosphere” through rigorous attendance checks and a focus on personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broader and more balanced,” ensuring pupils learn “the most important knowledge” in nearly all subjects.
- Reading is “prioritised highly,” with staff well-trained to support struggling pupils, resulting in “fluent and confident readers.”
- Staff “adapt their teaching effectively for pupils with SEND,” helping them achieve well from their starting points.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of experiences,” including visits, clubs, and sporting opportunities like the Invictus Games.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered carefully, and the governing body fulfils its duties “effectively.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not identified the most important knowledge, meaning teachers lack clarity on what pupils must secure.
- In some subjects, the school does not check effectively how well pupils have understood what has been taught, allowing misconceptions to go unnoticed.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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