St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
80%
Capacity
480
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 480 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 600 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anthony's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Siobhan Oppe, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4330th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 26 in Slough.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 57 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is below average, with 36% recommending the school (28 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Farnham Road, Slough, Slough, SL2 3AA |
| Headteacher | Siobhan Oppe |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 480 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.9% |
| School Capacity | 480 / 600 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4330th of 13,686
Nationally
599th of 2,034
In South East
15th of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
1%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
28 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Farnham Road, Slough
Slough, SL2 3AA
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