Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
Slough, SL2 2AN · Slough · primary school
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12th of 27 primary schools in Slough we can score, 28 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 — 8.6/10 against 2,328 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access programming, cookery, sewing, languages, singing, instrumental music and choir clubs, alongside inclusion and morning sports. The school offers residential visits, a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 832 pupils against a stated capacity of 960. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How are the morning sports clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
Overview
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy is described as a place where pupils ‘aim high, work hard and care deeply’. The report highlights that pupils are happy, well behaved, and feel safe, with strong relationships and positive attitudes towards learning. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring disadvantaged pupils access all opportunities, while the early years provision is judged to be outstanding.
Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children achieving exceptionally well and being ‘confident and ready to move on to Year 1’.
- The curriculum in most subjects is ‘ambitious and well designed’, helping pupils grasp new knowledge through small, logical steps.
- Reading instruction is highly effective, with staff acting as ‘experts in teaching children to learn to read’ and providing precise support for fluency and vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘very well-considered support’ for social and emotional needs, including counselling and therapy.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff well trained to spot signs of risk and pupils knowing they can share worries via ‘feeling boxes’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, such as history and design and technology, the curriculum is not coherent enough and lacks clear sequencing of key knowledge.
- Support staff provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is not always consistent.
- Very occasionally, pupils do not show the same level of respect to all members of staff.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff and governors ensure pupil safety is given the highest priority and that concerns are taken seriously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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