Larchfield Primary and Nursery School

About Larchfield Primary and Nursery School

Larchfield Primary and Nursery School in Windsor and Maidenhead is a state primary that serves a notably diverse intake. With 226 pupils on roll against a capacity of 246, the school is operating close to full but not oversubscribed in terms of total places. The real demand signal comes from its admissions data: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 96 applications for just 31 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.1 to one, with 24 of those offers going to first-preference families. This suggests strong local appeal. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 38.5%, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools, indicating that Larchfield serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and includes a nursery provision for children from age three, making it a full primary option for local families.

Academically, Larchfield's Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show a mixed picture. The percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 54%, which is below the local authority average of 64% and places the school 21st out of 28 primaries in Windsor and Maidenhead. In reading, 64% met the expected standard and 36% achieved a higher score, while in maths 57% met the expected standard and 18% reached the higher threshold. Average scaled scores were 104 in reading and 102 in maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good overall, with leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour and attitudes all rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2015 also rated the school Good, so it has held this rating consistently across two inspection cycles.

Larchfield offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room, forest school area, library, art studios, and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, swimming, gymnastics, athletics, football, and tennis, while clubs include art, choir, science, and eco club. The school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social and emotional mental health support. Parent View responses from 42 respondents show 81% would recommend the school, though opinions are more divided on SEND support: 42% agreed that SEND children get the support they need, but 25% strongly disagreed. The school is oversubscribed, so families should apply early. It will suit those who value a community-focused primary with strong pastoral and SEND infrastructure, particularly in an area where the nearest Outstanding-rated school, St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary, is 1.5 km away.

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