Located in Maidenhead, Oldfield Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. 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.
Oldfield Primary School currently has around 416 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 9.1% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.3%. indian pupils make up about 24.5% , followed by other white at 12.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bray Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1UE |
| Website: | www.oldfieldprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01628621750 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine Page |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109888 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 416 |
| Number of Boys: | 220 |
| Number of Girls: | 196 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.30% | 126 |
| Indian | 24.50% | 102 |
| Other White | 12.30% | 51 |
| Pakistani | 7.90% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 7.20% | 30 |
| White and Asian | 5.00% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.60% | 15 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Primary School Bray Road , SL6 1UE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braywick Court School Hibbert Road , SL6 1UU | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield Junior School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood Church of England School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,237 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Bridge School Braywick Road , Braywick Park SL6 1BN | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RBWM Alternative Learning Provision Town Hall , St Ives Road SL6 8BY | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winbury School Braywick Park , Hibbert Road SL6 1UU | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silchester Manor School Bath Road , SL6 0AP | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silchester House School Bath Road , Taplow SL6 0AP | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.