Oldfield Primary School, Maidenhead
Oldfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Maidenhead. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 20 schools in Maidenhead with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 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
Oldfield Primary School in detail
Oldfield Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "It's my honour to introduce you to our outstanding school where we are committed to providing the very best education for all of our pupils. Opportunities to learn an instrument, speak another language, play for a sports team and develop a love of reading are just a small part of what we are delighted to offer here at Oldfield."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, yoga, judo, choir, sewing and forest school.
Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 6 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Windsor and Maidenhead
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Oldfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Windsor and Maidenhead and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 86% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Oldfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 64 families put Oldfield Primary School as their first choice and 285 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 21 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Oldfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oldfield Primary School are Braywick Court School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 93% maths); St Luke's CofE Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 94% reading, 76% maths); Larchfield Primary and Nursery School (1 mile, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); and Riverside Primary School and Nursery (1.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 71% maths).
Oldfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Braywick Court SchoolSt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolLarchfield Primary and Nursery SchoolRiverside Primary School and Nursery
What parents say
179 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oldfield Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 66% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (66%).
Who goes there
9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 39.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (39%), White British (27%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 31 pupils (7.4%) received SEN support and 12 (2.9%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Maidenhead Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chiltern Road, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oldfield Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 166 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Windsor and Maidenhead (80), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Oldfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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); 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 agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 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
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oldfield Primary School excels at creating a brilliant place to learn where pupils are genuinely happy and eager to attend. Teachers make learning fun while maintaining high expectations, and every child receives the support they need to succeed - particularly those with additional needs. The school goes beyond academics to develop well-rounded pupils who understand kindness, respect and resilience through meaningful roles and enriching experiences.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum with excellent teaching - pupils study Mandarin and Italian, and teachers use strong subject knowledge to develop skills carefully
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who achieve very well from varied starting points
- Strong focus on reading - pupils quickly become fluent readers with extra help provided for those who fall behind
- Impressive range of enrichment activities including visits, visitors, sports, music and drama that enhance pupils' learning
- Excellent personal development provision - all pupils take on roles and responsibilities that contribute positively to school life
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with strong systems in place to protect pupils and keep them safe including online safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, music, drama, author visits, external visits and visitors, eco-ambassador roles, school council, student-led clubs
Oldfield Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils receive an excellent standard of education and achieve exceptionally well. The school has high expectations, a ambitious curriculum, and creates a happy, safe learning environment.
At a Glance
9.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
179 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 improved from 86% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
11
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 Oldfield Primary School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oldfield Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oldfield Primary 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
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
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, 3 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Oldfield Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Maidenhead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Maidenhead
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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
10.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
419
Total Pupils
219
Boys
200
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,669
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,273
Per pupil
£2371k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
372
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
Oldfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Oldfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Oldfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Oldfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Oldfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oldfield Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Oldfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Oldfield Primary 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 Oldfield Primary School?
Oldfield 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 Oldfield Primary School?
Classes at Oldfield Primary School average 29.9 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 Oldfield Primary School?
Oldfield Primary School has around 419 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oldfield Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Oldfield Primary School in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oldfield Primary School?
Apply through Windsor and Maidenhead's coordinated admissions process, naming Oldfield 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 Oldfield Primary 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, 3 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Oldfield Primary School?
Oldfield Primary School is at Bray Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1UE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)