St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
91%
Capacity
428
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 428 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Maynard, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6881st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 26 in Slough.
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 37 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (43 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 Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, St Ethelbert'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wexham Road, Slough, Slough, SL2 5QR |
| Headteacher | Fiona Maynard |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 428 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 428 / 472 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6881st of 13,686
Nationally
968th of 2,034
In South East
18th of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
43 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Wexham Road, Slough
Slough, SL2 5QR
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