Foxborough Primary School, Slough
Foxborough Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Slough, part of Pioneer Educational Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 27th-highest of the 28 schools in Slough with published results, and 12,897th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Slough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Foxborough Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 47% of Year 6 pupils at Foxborough Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Slough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 77% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Foxborough Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Foxborough Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Foxborough Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Foxborough Primary School are Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, 88% reading, 85% maths); Marish Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 86% maths); Langley Hall Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 76% maths); and The Langley Heritage Primary (0.7 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Foxborough Primary School.
Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolMarish Primary SchoolLangley Hall Primary AcademyThe Langley Heritage Primary
The trust
Foxborough Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Pioneer Educational Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Foxborough Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 54.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (37%), Mixed (24%) and White British (14%).
In 2026, 68 pupils (30.9%) received SEN support and 7 (3.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Langley (Berks) Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cheviot Road (opposite), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Foxborough Primary School issued 11 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Foxborough Primary School are Langley Grammar School (0.6 miles), The Langley Academy (0.8 miles), Ditton Park Academy (1.4 miles) and Churchmead Church of England (VA) School (1.8 miles).
Langley Grammar SchoolThe Langley AcademyDitton Park AcademyChurchmead Church of England (VA) School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Foxborough Primary School creates an enthusiastic learning community where pupils thrive academically and personally. Staff provide exceptional support for all learners, especially those with additional needs or learning English as a new language. The school combines excellent teaching with a rich character development programme, preparing pupils exceptionally well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-structured curriculum with expert subject knowledge and skilled teaching across all subjects
- Outstanding reading instruction with pupils developing into confident, fluent readers through phonics and rich texts
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with high expectations consistently met
- Strong character development programme through enrichment activities and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Year 1 phonics screening check pass rates remain below the national average, though pupils catch up rapidly by Year 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong safeguarding culture prioritizing pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
School farm animals care, house captains, junior leaders, enrichment activities
Foxborough Primary School shows significant improvement across all areas since its previous inspection. Pupils are enthusiastic learners in a positive, welcoming community where staff help them develop confidence and high aspirations.
At a Glance
38.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 47% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Foxborough Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Foxborough Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Foxborough Primary School is in Slough; for families living there:
- Slough's school travel policy: Home to School (5-16) Travel Assistance Policy 2026-27 PDF 350kB download PDF 350kB Download
- How to apply: Apply for Home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 47
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 38 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Foxborough Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Slough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Slough
Across Slough council
Places available
2,302
Applications
1,918
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Slough council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
68
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
34.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
220
Total Pupils
112
Boys
108
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,038
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,436
Per pupil
£1542k
Total funding
£126k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
14.2%
Persistent absence
197
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Foxborough Primary School
Questions parents ask about Foxborough Primary School
What are SATs results like at Foxborough Primary School?
Of the pupils at Foxborough Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 47% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Foxborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Foxborough Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Foxborough Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Foxborough Primary School is oversubscribed, Slough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Foxborough Primary School?
Foxborough Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Foxborough Primary School?
Classes at Foxborough Primary School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Foxborough Primary School?
Foxborough Primary School has around 220 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Foxborough Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Foxborough Primary School in 2024/25. 14.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Foxborough Primary School?
Apply through Slough's coordinated admissions process, naming Foxborough Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Foxborough Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 38 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Foxborough Primary School?
Foxborough Primary School is at Common Road, Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 8TX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)