Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Slough, SL1 6HW · Slough · primary school
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14th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.6/10 against 4,217 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. 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 (6.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 395 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” where it was judged good for overall effectiveness. The report describes a “nurturing school” where pupils are “proud to be part” of the community and “thrive, feeling valued and secure.” Leaders and staff are praised for their clear vision and effective support for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave calmly, considerately and responsibly” and “delight in achieving certificates” for kindness and helping others.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with staff using “key technical vocabulary” effectively to support learning, particularly for those learning English.
- Reading is “taught well,” with most pupils reading fluently by the end of Year 2 and loving to read independently.
- Staff “use questioning highly effectively to promote pupils’ thinking and reasoning” and adapt teaching to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
- The school actively helps pupils overcome barriers to attendance and teaches them to be “good citizens” through roles of responsibility and charity work.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of foundation subjects, pupils “do not consistently have sufficient opportunities to extend their thinking,” resulting in understanding that is “not as deep as it could be.” The school should support staff to further develop their subject knowledge in these areas.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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