St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Slough, SL2 5QR · Slough · primary school
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25th 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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 Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cricket, rugby, gymnastics, and dance, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 to close the gap between the 47.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as an inclusive community where pupils develop a strong sense of belonging and are cared for by nurturing staff. Leaders have sustained performance by prioritising pupils’ education and well-being, resulting in high expectations for academic achievement from Nursery onwards.
Strengths
- Pupils are "enthusiastic learners" who achieve well in national tests and actively contribute to the community through roles such as house captains.
- Children get off to a "great start in the early years," with staff building warm relationships and using knowledge of child development to support readiness for Year 1.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with staff consistently supporting pupils to become confident readers through effective phonics instruction.
- The school provides tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are "successfully prepared for, and do not miss out on, learning in their main lessons."
- The personal development programme ensures pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain," including learning about democracy, online safety, and health.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, checks on pupils’ learning do not identify gaps in knowledge sufficiently well, meaning some teachers do not adapt teaching to help pupils make secure progress. The school should ensure staff are equipped to "swiftly identify and remedy gaps in pupils’ knowledge."
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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