Marish Primary School
Slough, SL3 8NZ · Slough · primary school
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8th 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 — 9.2/10 against 3,450 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 41% | 3.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marish Primary School 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%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 763 pupils against a stated capacity of 806. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Marish Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive at this “nurturing and inclusive” school, where leaders prioritise the development of the whole child. The report highlights “exceptional” behaviour and a strong culture of care, with pupils feeling safe and achieving well in core subjects. While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, the school is noted for its ambitious curriculum and robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exceptional” behaviour, being “calm and highly focused in lessons” and polite towards peers and adults.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is well-designed, with knowledge building in a “clear sequence” from Nursery to Year 6.
- Leaders prioritise reading, using a “rigorous programme” for phonics and ensuring pupils read books containing sounds they know.
- There is a “robust system” to identify and meet the needs of pupils with SEND, enabling them to achieve well.
- Staff feel “valued and believed in,” with leaders demonstrating care for their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as history and geography, leaders have not identified the “key content” or essential knowledge pupils need to learn.
- The sequence of learning in these subjects does not enable pupils to “make links between concepts securely enough” to build knowledge systematically.
- Subject leadership in some foundation subjects is at an “early stage of development,” requiring deeper subject and pedagogical knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of vigilance” and clear processes to identify pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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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