Homer First School and Nursery
71%
Capacity
192
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Homer First School and Nursery
Homer First School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Windsor and Maidenhead community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 192 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Homer First School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gemma Sharma, it falls under Windsor and Maidenhead local authority.
Homer First School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
Homer First School and Nursery has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Homer First School and Nursery include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead, Homer First School and Nursery 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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Testwood Road, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5RL |
| Headteacher | Gemma Sharma |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 270 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Testwood Road, Windsor
Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5RL
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