King's Court First School, Windsor
King's Court First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Windsor. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. It was 60% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- 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 Windsor and Maidenhead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
King's Court First School in detail
King's Court First School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to King's Court First School, a small, friendly village school in the heart of Old Windsor. We educate children aged 4 to 9 years , and pride ourselves on being a caring, inclusive community where every child feels valued and supported."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, judo, drama and Lego.
Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Windsor and Maidenhead
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at King's Court First School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put King's Court First School as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 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 King's Court First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to King's Court First School are Wraysbury Primary School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 58% reading, 54% maths); The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School (1.7 miles, Good); St Jude's CofE Infant School (1.7 miles, Requires improvement); and The Royal First School (1.9 miles, Good).
Wraysbury Primary SchoolThe Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First SchoolSt Jude's CofE Infant SchoolThe Royal First School
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about King's Court First School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (43%).
Who goes there
10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (66%), Asian (13%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (14.2%) received SEN support and 4 (3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sunnymeads Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kingsbury Drive (adjacent), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood King's Court First School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 36 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Windsor and Maidenhead (80).
Suspensions and exclusions
King's Court First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to King's Court First School are St Peter's Church of England Middle School (0.5 miles) and Trevelyan Middle School (1.7 miles).
St Peter's Church of England Middle SchoolTrevelyan Middle School
Sources: 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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
King's Court First School provides a nurturing, ambitious learning environment where children develop strong friendships and gain confidence. The school excels at weaving personal development throughout the curriculum, giving pupils enriching experiences like exploring the Magna Carta to understand British values. Teachers are well-trained and provide excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on early reading and writing skills with diverse texts across the curriculum
- Ambitious curriculum with rich learning opportunities across all subjects
- Excellent personal development provision with enriching experiences like visits to Windsor Castle and Magna Carta
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through timely identification and appropriate guidance
- High standards of behaviour with pupils recognising the importance of kindness
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching of letter formation mean some pupils do not achieve fluency in their writing
- Staff checks on pupils' transcription skills are not consistent enough to address errors in letter formation
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership roles (mental health champions, school council representatives), sporting events, swimming, school visits (Windsor Castle, Magna Carta exploration)
King's Court First School is a safe and happy school where pupils have a strong sense of belonging and work hard to achieve well. The school has maintained good standards and taken effective action since its previous inspection in 2020.
At a Glance
10.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with King's Court First School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
0 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 Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
136 pupils
225 places
89 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Windsor
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Windsor
Across Windsor and Maidenhead council
Places available
1,627
Applications
1,266
Got 1st preference
86.2%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Windsor and Maidenhead council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
134
Total Pupils
61
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,140
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,902
Per pupil
£890k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence
112
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
King's Court First School
Questions parents ask about King's Court First School
What is King's Court First School's Ofsted rating?
King's Court First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for King's Court First School?
No fixed boundary. When King's Court First School is oversubscribed, Windsor and Maidenhead allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at King's Court First School?
King's Court First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 60% of its 225 places.
How big are the classes at King's Court First School?
Classes at King's Court First School average 26.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to King's Court First School?
King's Court First School has around 134 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at King's Court First School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at King's Court First School in 2024/25. 16.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to King's Court First School?
Apply through Windsor and Maidenhead's coordinated admissions process, naming King's Court First 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 King's Court First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 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 Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King's Court First School?
King's Court First School is at Ashbrook Road, Old Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2NE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)