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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 416
Number of Boys: 220
Number of Girls: 196

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British30.30%126
Indian24.50%102
Other White12.30%51
Pakistani7.90%33
Other Mixed7.20%30
White and Asian5.00%21
Other (any other ethnic group)3.60%15
Chinese1.90%8
White and Black African1.90%8
Other Asian1.90%8
Unclassified1.40%6
Bangladeshi0.70%3
African0.70%3
Irish0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.2)
Writing: Above Average (2.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
85%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
27%
Town average
12%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.7
Local authority average
106.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.