Larchfield Primary and Nursery School, Maidenhead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school genuinely cares about every child and has created a warm, happy atmosphere where pupils feel safe and respected. Reading is a real priority with expert support for any child who struggles, and writing develops brilliantly across the curriculum. The school works hard to support pupils with additional needs, ensuring they achieve well and feel valued.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive ethos with high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Excellent reading provision with well-trained staff and catch-up activities for struggling readers
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, helping them achieve well from their starting points
- Well-planned personal development programme with diverse experiences and sporting opportunities
- Rigorous attention to attendance and calm, supportive approach to behaviour management
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the most important knowledge pupils need to learn has not been defined clearly enough, limiting teacher clarity
- In certain subjects, teachers do not check pupils' understanding effectively, meaning misconceptions and knowledge gaps can go unnoticed
- Need to ensure consistent systems across all subjects to check learning and address gaps before pupils move on
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems and an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Mini police leadership programme, junk modelling club, sewing club, Invictus games, visits to local museums, theatre trips, sporting opportunities
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School has maintained good standards with a strong, inclusive ethos and high ambitions for all pupils. The school has successfully developed a broader, more balanced curriculum with effective teaching, particularly in reading and writing.
At a Glance
42.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 66%. Maths has improved from 57% to 69%. Writing has improved from 57% to 69%.
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
213 pupils
246 capacity
33 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Maidenhead
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Admissions Demand - Windsor and Maidenhead
Places available
1,700
Applications
1,412
Got 1st preference
82.2%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Primary admissions across Windsor and Maidenhead (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.57435%
Overall absence
13.44086%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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