White Waltham CofE Academy
Maidenhead, SL6 3SG · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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8th 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 2,886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
White Waltham CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join 3D Printing, Sewing, Samurai, and Football clubs, or attend Messy Brushes for arts. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Samurai and 3D Printing clubs? How does the school manage the transition for children moving between the breakfast and after-school care provisions?
What Ofsted said about White Waltham CofE Academy
Overview
White Waltham CofE Academy continues to be a good school, offering a warm community where pupils feel safe and cared for. The curriculum is engaging and well-sequenced, fostering confident, articulate learners who are inclusive and active citizens. However, inconsistent expectations regarding pupil engagement in lessons sometimes lead to disengagement, which slows learning progress.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and well considered,” with carefully sequenced knowledge that supports most pupils to achieve well.
- Pupils are “confident and articulate,” developing into “active citizens” through inclusive community experiences and opportunities.
- A “well-structured and consistently taught reading programme” ensures pupils become fluent readers, with swift support for those needing extra help.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, resulting in a positive culture where staff are “aligned with the vision of the school.”
- Attendance is “significantly better than the regional and national averages,” reflecting strong school efforts.
Areas to improve
- The school must support staff to maintain “consistently high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and focus” to reduce disengagement and maximise learning time.
- In a few subjects, the school’s checks of what pupils know and can do are “less well refined” and require improvement.
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 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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