The Stoke Poges School, based in Slough, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.
The Stoke Poges School currently has around 426 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 27.2% , followed by indian at 24.6%
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: | Rogers Lane, Slough, SL2 4LN |
| Website: | www.stokepoges.school |
| Telephone: | 01753643319 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Liz Astley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130328 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 436 |
| Number of Pupils: | 426 |
| Number of Boys: | 218 |
| Number of Girls: | 208 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 29.60% | 126 |
| Pakistani | 27.20% | 116 |
| Indian | 24.60% | 105 |
| Other Asian | 5.90% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Nursery School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stoke Poges School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Poges First School School Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4QA | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School Church Road , SL2 3AW | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Common Junior School Sherbourne Walk , SL2 3TZ | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn First School Penn Road , SL2 1PG | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Poges Middle School Rogers Lane , Stoke Poges SL2 4LN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Penn Middle School Penn Road , SL2 1PH | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Court Middle School Church Lane , Wexham SL3 6LU | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claycots Junior School Monksfield Way , SL2 1QX | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Secondary Academy Hollybush Hill , Pioneer House SL2 4QB | - not rated | 800 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Khalsa Secondary Academy Hollybush Hill , SL2 4QB | - not rated | 820 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School Long Readings Lane , SL2 1QE | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham School Norway Drive , SL2 5QP | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmstead School Holmstead House , Gerrards Cross Road SL2 4EX | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teikyo School UK Fulmer Grange , Framewood Road SL2 4QS | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| International School of Creative Arts Framewood Road , Wexham SL2 4QS | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wexham Park Teaching Unit The Schoolroom Paediatric Department , Wexham Park Hospital SL2 4HL | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dair House School Bishops Blake , Beaconsfield Road SL2 3BY | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.