Cippenham School
97%
Capacity
1,017
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Cippenham School
Cippenham School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 1,017 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 1,050 places).
Ofsted has rated Cippenham School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jatinder Virk, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7210th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 26 in Slough.
Cippenham School is a popular choice with families — it received 159 applications for 108 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 103 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cippenham School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Film Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Cippenham School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Elmshott Lane, Slough, Slough, SL1 5RB |
| Headteacher | Jatinder Virk |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 1,017 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,017 / 1,050 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7210th of 13,686
Nationally
1021st of 2,034
In South East
19th of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed108
159
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
103 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Elmshott Lane, Slough
Slough, SL1 5RB
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