St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Slough, SL2 3AA · Slough · primary school
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23rd 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 the 4,248 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 470 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “nurturing school” where pupils are “valued and cared for,” fostering an environment where learners are “proud of who they are” and demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning.”
Strengths
- The school provides an “ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum” that “builds carefully on what pupils have been taught before.”
- Staff have made “significant improvements” to phonics and writing, with pupils now writing with “increasing skill and flair.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “accurately and swiftly identified” and are supported to learn the “same ambitious curriculum as their peers.”
- The school has “improved attendance in the last few years” through “tenacious and effective strategies.”
- A “rich wider curriculum” allows pupils to develop as “global citizens” through productions, community service, and discussions on democracy.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they “check pupils’ learning systematically” and “adapt their teaching or activities appropriately” to address errors and misunderstandings.
- The school must continue to prioritise attendance, as “some pupils still miss too much school,” preventing them from benefiting from the curriculum.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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