Phoenix Infant Academy, based in Slough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a academy converter 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.
Phoenix Infant Academy currently has around 270 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 30.0% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 9 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 44.1%. indian pupils make up about 30%
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: | Warrington Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BQ |
| Website: | www.phoenixinfants.uk |
| Telephone: | 01753521888 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Slough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Amanda Jarrett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138731 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 270 |
| Number of Boys: | 136 |
| Number of Girls: | 134 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 44.10% | 119 |
| Indian | 30.00% | 81 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 11 |
| African | 3.70% | 10 |
| White British | 3.00% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court Nursery School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East , SL1 3EA | - not rated | 561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre Ladbrooke Road , Chalvey SL1 2SR | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Nursery School Wexham Road , SL2 5JW | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Infant Academy Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godolphin Infant School Warrington Avenue , SL1 3BQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godolphin Junior School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | - not rated | 151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godolphin Junior School Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | - not rated | 151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Godolphin Junior Academy Oatlands Drive , SL1 3HS | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Elliman Junior School Elliman Avenue , SL2 5BA | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | - not rated | 275 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Baylis Court School Gloucester Avenue , SL1 3AH | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herschel Grammar School Northampton Avenue , SL1 3BW | - not rated | 484 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Slough 183-187 Bath Road , SL1 4AA | 4out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | 1out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Academy Ladbrooke Road , SL1 2SR | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park School Mildenhall Road , SL1 3JF | - not rated | 830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour Vale School Farnham Road , Farnham Royal SL2 3AE | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slough Activate 225 Bath Road , SL1 4AU | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Fox School Tuns Lane , SL1 2XA | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.