Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham

About Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cookham

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School in Cookham sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 results, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with 64% across Windsor and Maidenhead. That seven-point gap is a meaningful one, and it places the school 11th out of 46 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top quarter locally. The school’s ranking score of 71 also puts it within the top 50 nationally by this metric, which is a strong showing for a village primary of just 210 pupils. What stands out even more is the proportion of children exceeding expectations: 19% hit the higher standard in all three subjects, and in reading alone that figure jumps to 45%. For context, the LA average for combined higher attainment isn’t given here, but those reading and writing figures suggest a school that pushes beyond basic competence.

Academically, the picture is one of consistent strength with some standout areas. In reading, the average scaled score of 109 is well above the national benchmark of 100, and 84% of pupils met the expected standard. Writing matched that 84% figure, while maths came in at 74% expected and an average score of 105. Progress measures aren’t available in the data, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds relative to starting points, but the raw outcomes are clearly above average. Ofsted’s most recent inspection in 2023 rated the school Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. That’s a notable step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2015, but the inspectors still judged leadership and management as Good and quality of education as Good, so the school remains in solid shape. The early years foundation stage, in particular, continues to be a real strength.

The school is oversubscribed by a wide margin: for 30 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 135 applications, with 43 first-preference requests and only 30 offers made. That’s a ratio of 4.5 applicants per place, so families need to be prepared for a competitive admission process. The Church of England character is woven into the school’s identity, with a chapel on site and a headteacher, Anna Smith, leading a small, full-to-capacity community. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, music rooms and an ICT suite, and the extracurricular offer covers gardening, eco club, coding and chess alongside sports like swimming, cricket and athletics. SEND provision is well developed, with support for dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health. For families who value strong academic outcomes in a village setting with a clear Christian ethos and a tight-knit feel, Holy Trinity is a compelling option — provided you can secure a place.

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