Lowbrook Academy
Maidenhead, SL6 3AR · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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5th 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 — 10.0/10 against 2,324 of them, against 10.0/10 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 | 100.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.99 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lowbrook Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 59.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a choir, attend swimming lessons, and engage in dance, literature, theatre drama, visual arts, and contemporary craft. Trips include visits to Kew Gardens, Windsor Castle, The Story Museum, and the Chiltern Open Air Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 327 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard? What does the daily schedule look like for the choir and swimming lessons?
What Ofsted said about Lowbrook Academy
Overview
Lowbrook Academy is described as an "inclusive and warm school" where pupils are "proud to show their school values". The report highlights that pupils demonstrate "genuine warmth and kindness" and benefit from a curriculum with "high ambitions" for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "Outstanding" behaviour and attitudes, showing "positive attitudes in lessons" and a "community of respect".
- Personal development is "Outstanding", with pupils developing "strong moral purpose and character" and "strong cultural awareness".
- Early years provision is "Outstanding", featuring "skilful and meaningful interactions" and effective teaching of vocabulary.
- Staff support for SEND pupils is seamless, with leaders being "tenacious in ensuring that support... is of the highest standard".
- Leaders have implemented an "effective programme of systematic synthetic phonics" for early reading.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects", there is "inconsistency in what teachers expect of pupils" and how learning is matched to needs.
- Leaders should ensure "strong, shared expectations of how their curriculum is delivered in each subject" to guarantee pupils are building knowledge effectively.
- Governors should "check consistently that the curriculum is being fully developed in all subject areas".
Safeguarding
The report states that "The arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are well trained, records are managed well, and a "strong culture of safeguarding" exists.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 98% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 100% |
| 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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