Montem Academy
125%
Capacity
900
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Montem Academy
Montem Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 900 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (125% of 720 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Ann Probert, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1440th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 26 in Slough.
Montem Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 205 applications for 120 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 110 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Montem Academy include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Montem 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Chalvey Grove, Slough, Slough, SL1 2TE |
| Headteacher | Ann Probert |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 900 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.5% |
| School Capacity | 900 / 720 (125% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (1 Mar 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1440th of 13,686
Nationally
187th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
80%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed120
205
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
110 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chalvey Grove, Slough
Slough, SL1 2TE
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