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.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 42 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2025Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:40
Source: larchfieldschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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