Oldfield Primary School

About Oldfield Primary School

Oldfield Primary School in Windsor and Maidenhead is a state primary for 5-11 year olds that is running very close to capacity, with 416 pupils against a school capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.1%, which is notably lower than the national average and reflects the relatively affluent local area. Demand for places is extremely high: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 347 applications for just 61 places, with 104 of those being first-preference applications. Only 51 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.69 applicants per place. This level of competition signals a school that is firmly established as a first-choice option for local families, and its non-religious character means it draws from a broad catchment rather than a faith-based one. The school is led by headteacher Catherine Page.

Academically, Oldfield performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Windsor and Maidenhead average of 64%. The school ranks 5th out of 28 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Average scores in reading and maths both sit at 109, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. A higher proportion of pupils achieved the greater depth standard in reading (58%) and maths (54%) than in writing (19%). The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in April 2025, awarded Outstanding grades across every category inspected, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This continues a strong track record, as the previous inspection in 2014 also rated the school Outstanding overall.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including playing fields, a sports hall, a library, an ICT suite, a dining hall, and a forest school area. Sports provision covers rounders, netball, dance and gymnastics, while extracurricular clubs include drama, eco club and choir. SEND support is available for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 179 respondents show 91% would recommend the school, with strong majorities agreeing that children are happy and feel safe. However, the SEND question was more divided, with 34% strongly agreeing and 31% disagreeing that the school gives SEND children the support they need. This is a school that suits families who can navigate a highly competitive admissions process and who value strong academic outcomes and an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

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