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Phoenix Infant Academy

Slough, SL1 3BQ · Slough · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2025 Inspected 1 year ago Mixed Primary

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What Ofsted said about Phoenix Infant Academy

Inspection report dated 7 March 2025

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that Phoenix Infant Academy’s work "may have improved significantly across all areas" since its previous graded inspection. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report highlights a school where pupils are "happy and confident," benefit from "excellent" behaviour, and receive high-quality education tailored to their needs.

Strengths

  • Pupils model school values "exceptionally well" and demonstrate "incredibly warm, supportive relationships" with staff.
  • The curriculum is "highly ambitious," with staff using questioning "expertly" to embed knowledge, particularly in mathematics and writing.
  • The approach to phonics and early reading is "robust and highly effective," ensuring pupils become fluent readers quickly.
  • Needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly, with the curriculum adapted to ensure they access opportunities "equally."
  • Parents are "overwhelmingly supportive," expressing gratitude for staff dedication and how well they are supported in contributing to their child’s education.

Areas to improve

  • The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Demand
×1.07
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
26%
vs 25% across England

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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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