Western House Academy
93%
Capacity
668
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Western House Academy
Western House Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Slough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 668 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 720 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Western House Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Coral Snowden, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1739th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 26 in Slough.
Western House Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 150 applications for 81 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 were first-preference applications.
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 Western House Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Cricket, Football, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Slough, Western House Academy 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Richards Way, Slough, Slough, SL1 5TJ |
| Headteacher | Coral Snowden |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 668 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.3% |
| School Capacity | 668 / 720 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1739th of 13,686
Nationally
234th of 2,034
In South East
5th of 26
In Slough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed81
150
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
75 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Richards Way, Slough
Slough, SL1 5TJ
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