Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Reading, RG10 0NU · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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6th of 28 primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead we can score, 46 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 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 148 pupils against a stated capacity of 154. 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 not reaching the higher standard? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Overview
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an environment where pupils are “highly motivated to learn” and feel “completely safe.” The report highlights “incredibly strong” relationships between staff and pupils, underpinned by a vision that “together we inspire and achieve.”
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an “inspirational, highly ambitious and unique curriculum” that is securely embedded across all subjects and meets individual needs.
- Pupils display “exemplary behaviour” and a “real joy for and love of learning,” with problem-solving strongly encouraged.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; highly skilled staff teach phonics well, ensuring children become “confident readers” with swift support for those falling behind.
- The mathematics curriculum is “well designed and taught effectively,” enabling pupils to apply skills and use correct mathematical language.
- Staff welfare is taken seriously, with leaders introducing changes to help manage workload, resulting in staff feeling “very well supported.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where safeguarding is recognised as “everybody’s responsibility” and staff are well trained and confident in reporting procedures.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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