Khalsa Primary School
109%
Capacity
514
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Khalsa Primary School
Khalsa Primary School is a state-funded Sikh primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 514 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Pavin Dhaliwal, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1309th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 26 in Slough.
Khalsa Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 147 applications for 60 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 95 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Khalsa Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Science Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Khalsa Primary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Sikh |
| Address | Wexham Road, Slough, Slough, SL2 5QR |
| Headteacher | Pavin Dhaliwal |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 514 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 514 / 472 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (12 Jul 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1309th of 13,686
Nationally
173rd of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
81%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
147
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
95 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
Wexham Road, Slough
Slough, SL2 5QR
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