St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
80%
Capacity
480
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
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.
Academically, St Anthony's performs around the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, matching the Slough local authority average of 70%. This places the school 15th out of 26 primary schools in the borough. Nationally, it sits in the 32nd percentile. In individual subjects, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and in maths, while 72% did so in writing. Higher-standard attainment was more limited: 32% achieved the higher standard in reading, 36% in maths, and just 3% in writing. Average scaled scores were 107 in both reading and maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good, and inspectors noted that standards were maintained since the previous graded inspection.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a chapel, forest school, sensory room, art studios and music rooms, plus a library and playing fields. Sports include swimming, cricket, netball and gymnastics, and clubs range from chess and drama to science club and film club. SEND provision covers six areas including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With nursery provision for children from age two, it suits Catholic families in Slough who prioritise faith-based education and want a full primary journey on one site. However, the low parent recommendation rate and strong disagreement on SEND support and concern-handling are significant factors to weigh, particularly for families with children who have additional needs.
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.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)39.0%
- Asian25.0%
- Mixed9.2%
- White British8.5%
- Black3.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Farnham Road, Slough
Slough, SL2 3AA
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