St Edward's Catholic First School
93%
Capacity
278
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Edward's Catholic First School
St Edward's Catholic First School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Windsor and Maidenhead community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 278 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 300 places).
Ofsted has rated St Edward's Catholic First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rhona Miccoli, it falls under Windsor and Maidenhead local authority.
St Edward's Catholic First School is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 50 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
St Edward's Catholic First School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 21 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edward's Catholic First School include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead, St Edward's Catholic First 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 | 5 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Parsonage Lane, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5EN |
| Headteacher | Rhona Miccoli |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Number of Pupils | 278 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.3% |
| School Capacity | 278 / 300 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
129
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parsonage Lane, Windsor
Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5EN
Parsonage Lane, Windsor
Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5EN
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