Alwyn Infant School is a primary school in Maidenhead, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Alwyn Infant School currently has around 244 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (58.2%). pakistani pupils make up about 10.2% , followed by other white at 10.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mulberry Walk, Maidenhead, SL6 6EU |
| Website: | www.alwyn.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01628622477 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Lawrence Hyatt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109818 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/09/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 244 |
| Number of Boys: | 138 |
| Number of Girls: | 106 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11% | 8.2% |
| White British | 58.20% | 142 |
| Pakistani | 10.20% | 25 |
| Other White | 10.20% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 4.90% | 12 |
| Indian | 4.10% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 3 |
| African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alwyn Infant School Mulberry Walk , SL6 6EU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthouse Junior School Blenheim Road , SL6 5HE | 3out of 4 | 147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Junior School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Infant School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Westborough Road , SL6 4AR | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redroofs School for the Performing Arts 26 Bath Road , SL6 4JT | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead College for Girls 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brocket PRU - Alternative Provision 15 Boyn Hill Avenue , SL6 4EY | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.