Khalsa Primary School

About Khalsa Primary School

Khalsa Primary School in Slough is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 147 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.45. Of those, 95 families put it as their first preference, and 58 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school does not publish a parent-view survey percentage to confirm satisfaction directly. The school is a Sikh-faith state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently oversubscribed, so anyone considering it will need to be aware of the competition for places. With a headteacher, Pavin Dhaliwal, leading a school that is clearly in demand, the first impression is of a school that local parents are actively seeking out.

Academically, Khalsa Primary School performs very strongly. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2020, it received Outstanding in every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. An ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Outstanding. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 81% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 70%. The school ranks 3rd out of 26 primary schools in Slough on this measure, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Subject-level results are strong too: 88% met expectations in both reading and maths, and 90% in writing. Average scores were 108 in reading and 109 in maths, and 13% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a gymnasium, ICT suite, library, music rooms, sports hall, playing fields, and a forest school, which supports outdoor learning. There is also a chapel on site. Sports on offer include tennis, rounders, athletics and netball, and clubs range from drama and choir to science club, book club and chess. The school’s SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, visual impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With a nursery on site, it suits families looking for a continuous setting from early years through to Year 6. Given its strong academic record and oversubscribed status, this is a school for families who prioritise high outcomes and are prepared to navigate a competitive admissions process.

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