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Homer First School and Nursery

Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5RLPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Homer First School and Nursery

Homer First School and Nursery is a state primary in Windsor and Maidenhead that currently educates 192 pupils against a capacity of 270, meaning it is running at roughly 71% of its total possible roll. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.1%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 23% but sits within a typical range for the area. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 83 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. Of those, 31 families put it as their first preference, and 29 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation, particularly given that the school serves children from age 3 up to 9, with a nursery on site. The headteacher, Gemma Sharma, leads a mixed-gender, non-religious school that draws families from across the borough.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTestwood Road, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5RL
HeadteacherGemma Sharma
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)15.1%
School Capacity192 / 270 (71% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Oct 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSensory RoomForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballNetballCricketRoundersCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: homerfirstschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Homer First School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.