Oakfield First School, WINDSOR
Oakfield First School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 9 in Windsor, part of Windsor Learning Partnership. It was 95% full in 2025.
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Oakfield First School in detail
Oakfield First School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Oakfield First School, we are committed to providing an educational experience that equips both our staff and children with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to flourish. Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious and challenging, providing children with the opportunity to retrieve and build upon previously learned information in a progressive and sequenced manner."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, drama, gardening, art, French and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:50am and after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an admissions event on Monday 3 May 2027. 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)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Oakfield First School
For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Oakfield First School as their first choice and 203 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Oakfield First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oakfield First School are St Edward's Catholic First School (0.4 miles, Good); Clewer Green CofE First School (0.4 miles); Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First School (0.5 miles, Good); and Hilltop First School (0.7 miles, Good).
St Edward's Catholic First SchoolClewer Green CofE First SchoolTrinity St Stephen CofE Aided First SchoolHilltop First School
The trust
Oakfield First School is one of 6 schools run by Windsor Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
What parents say
85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oakfield First School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Who goes there
9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (60%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 6 (2.1%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Oakfield First School had 21 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Windsor & Eton Central Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Longbourn, 310 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oakfield First School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Oakfield First School issued 8 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Oakfield First School are Windsor Girls' School (0.4 miles); St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor (0.4 miles); The Windsor Boys' School (0.5 miles); and Trevelyan Middle School (0.6 miles).
Windsor Girls' SchoolSt Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, WindsorThe Windsor Boys' 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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Oakfield First School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2021. Before that, as Oakfield First School (URN 109897), it was rated Good in October 2014.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, caring school where children feel happy and supported. Staff have high expectations and work hard to help every child succeed, including those who need extra help. The school offers lots of interesting activities beyond the classroom, from sports to drama, helping children develop confidence and become responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils throughout the school day
- Effective phonics and early reading teaching with quick support for pupils who fall behind
- Strong identification and support for pupils with SEND using external specialists
- Well-developed character education including visits, leadership opportunities and mental health support
- High staff expectations and excellent support for disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack clearly defined knowledge and vocabulary for pupils to learn
- Staff do not consistently have the subject knowledge needed to deliver some subjects effectively
- Activity choices in some subjects do not help pupils secure their learning as well as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff prioritising pupils' wellbeing and responding quickly to any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Music, arts, gardening, sports (skipping, hockey, netball), drama performance activities, educational visits to local farms and history museum
Oakfield First School is a happy, nurturing school where pupils thrive and demonstrate excellent behaviour. The school has maintained good standards with effective teaching in phonics, reading, mathematics and history, though some foundation subjects need clearer curriculum planning.
At a Glance
9.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
85 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Oakfield First School
Newsletter 69-8th May 2026
8 May 2026
Newsletter 68-1st May 2026
1 May 2026
Newsletter #67 - 24th April 2026
24 Apr 2026
Newsletter 66-17th April 2026
17 Apr 2026
Newsletter 65-27th March 2026
27 Mar 2026
Newsletter 64-20th March 2026
20 Mar 2026
From Oakfield First School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oakfield First School.
- Busy Buttons CORE530m away · Not yet graded
- In2sport At Upton House790m away · Not yet graded
- Teachitright Windsor1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oakfield First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oakfield First School is in Windsor and Maidenhead; for families living there:
Apply to Windsor and Maidenhead for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 23 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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.
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Your chances of a place at Oakfield First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
285 pupils
300 places
15 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
9.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
287
Total Pupils
133
Boys
154
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
13.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,655
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,160
Per pupil
£1648k
Total funding
£48k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
12.9%
Persistent absence
241
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
Questions parents ask about Oakfield First School
What is Oakfield First School's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield First School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2021. Before that, as Oakfield First School (URN 109897), it was rated Good in October 2014.
What is the catchment area for Oakfield First School?
No fixed boundary. When Oakfield 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 Oakfield First School?
Oakfield First School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Oakfield First School?
Classes at Oakfield First School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oakfield First School?
Oakfield First School has around 287 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oakfield First School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Oakfield First School in 2024/25. 12.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oakfield First School?
Apply through Windsor and Maidenhead's coordinated admissions process, naming Oakfield 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.
Does Oakfield First School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Oakfield First School: Busy Buttons CORE (530m away, registered, not yet graded), In2sport At Upton House (790m away, registered, not yet graded) and Teachitright Windsor (1000m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Oakfield First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 23 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Oakfield First School?
Oakfield First School is at Imperial Road, WINDSOR, Berkshire, SL4 3RU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)