Phoenix Infant Academy
About Phoenix Infant Academy
Phoenix Infant Academy, a state primary in Slough for children aged 5 to 7, stands out for its strong recent progress, though direct headline metrics against the local authority average are limited. The school does not publish Key Stage 2 results because its pupils leave at age 7, before SATs are taken, so the LA average KS2 score of 70 does not apply here. Instead, the most telling metric is its Ofsted trajectory. In its most recent graded inspection in 2019, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for early years provision, leadership and management, and quality of education. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2016, when it was rated Requires Improvement across the board. An ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed the school has improved significantly since that 2019 visit, maintaining its Good status. This upward trend is a clear positive, especially given that only six of the 28 primary schools in Slough currently hold an Outstanding rating.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 73 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
12 Feb 2025Latest monitoring visit (12 Feb 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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