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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Slough, SL2 3AAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
#4,330
of 13,686 nationally

About St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Parent opinion at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is notably divided. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, only 36% of the 28 respondents said they would recommend the school to another parent, while 64% would not. The picture is mixed across individual questions: 57% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 60% agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities. However, only 22% felt that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 16% agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. On behaviour, 43% agreed the school ensures good behaviour, but 53% disagreed or strongly disagreed. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 88 applications for 57 places and an oversubscription ratio of 1.54, though all 56 first-preference applicants received an offer.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressFarnham Road, Slough, Slough, SL2 3AA
HeadteacherSiobhan Oppe
Local AuthoritySlough
Number of Pupils480
Free School Meals (FSM)15.9%
School Capacity480 / 600 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 28 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosMusic RoomsForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceSwimmingCross CountryCricketNetballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.