Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School, Slough
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Slough. It has a Muslim religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 28 schools in Slough with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.8 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- 1.8 first choices per place
- 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
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Slough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 95% in reading and 99% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 159 families put Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School as their first choice and 239 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.8 first choices for every place. 69 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School are Willow Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 63% reading, 56% maths); Khalsa Primary School (0.4 miles, 94% reading, 94% maths); and James Elliman Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 85% maths).
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Willow Primary SchoolSt Ethelbert's Catholic Primary SchoolKhalsa Primary SchoolJames Elliman Academy
Who goes there
64.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (77%), Mixed (11%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 63 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 29 (4.6%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Slough Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lea School (outside), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 563 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Slough (290), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic High School (0.3 miles), Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy (0.4 miles), Wexham School (0.8 miles) and St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School (0.8 miles).
St Joseph's Catholic High SchoolLynch Hill Enterprise AcademyWexham SchoolSt Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
18.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 99% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
21
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 Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Iqra Slough Islamic 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
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 25 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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.
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Your chances of a place at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
627 pupils
630 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: 1.8 first choices per place
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
624
Total Pupils
289
Boys
335
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
22.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,351
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,238
Per pupil
£3650k
Total funding
£168k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8%
Overall absence
14.2%
Persistent absence
549
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
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
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Questions parents ask about Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2016 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Iqra Slough Islamic 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 Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
Classes at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School average 29.7 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 Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School has around 624 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
5.8% of sessions were missed at Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School in 2024/25. 14.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
Apply through Slough's coordinated admissions process, naming Iqra Slough Islamic 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 Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 25 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School?
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School is at Fernside, Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5FF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)