Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
93%
Capacity
895
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 895 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 960 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lynch Hill School Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lindsey Tomlinson, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7217th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 26 in Slough.
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 91 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 87 were first-preference applications.
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
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 Lynch Hill School Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Lynch Hill School Primary Academy 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 | None |
| Address | Garrard Road, Slough, Slough, SL2 2AN |
| Headteacher | Lindsey Tomlinson |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 895 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.6% |
| School Capacity | 895 / 960 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7217th of 13,686
Nationally
1024th of 2,034
In South East
20th of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
62%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed91
128
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
87 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Garrard Road, Slough
Slough, SL2 2AN
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