Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School, Slough
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Slough. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 28 schools in Slough with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 68% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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 Slough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Slough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 88% in maths).
Getting a place at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 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 Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School are Priory School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Lent Rise School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 63% maths); and Cippenham School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 71% maths).
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Priory SchoolLent Rise SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolCippenham School
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School (as of September 2025): 92% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 73% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (73%).
Who goes there
14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 28.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (18%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (6.8%) received SEN support and 10 (2.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burnham (Berks) Rail Station, about 680 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Buttermere Avenue East (opposite), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School issued 10 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School are Burnham Grammar School (0.4 miles), The Westgate School (1.4 miles) and Beechwood School (1.6 miles).
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported to succeed. Staff know pupils exceptionally well and provide expert help to overcome any barriers to learning, whether through excellent reading instruction or specialist support for pupils with additional needs. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with strong teaching that helps pupils build knowledge securely from lesson to lesson.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave calmly and responsibly, with clear routines consistently followed throughout the school
- Reading is taught exceptionally well, with most pupils reading fluently by the end of Year 2
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs - identified quickly with expert provision
- Strong pastoral care and emotional support, creating a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and secure
- High-quality teaching in most subjects with effective use of questioning to develop pupils' thinking and reasoning
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, pupils do not have enough opportunities to extend their thinking and develop deeper understanding
- Staff subject knowledge needs further development in a minority of foundation subjects to match the school's ambitious expectations across all areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong culture prioritising pupils' interests and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir performing in the local community, games for younger pupils at social times, fundraising for local and international charities, visiting local care homes, roles of responsibility in school
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School is a nurturing school where pupils are proud to attend and strive to live out the school's values. The school has maintained its good standards and continues to provide a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong teaching in most subjects.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
47 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 remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 84% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
23.8
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School.
- In2Care at Priory School190m away · Not yet graded
- Bright Educare Limited - Slough530m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery 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
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
5 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
370 pupils
547 places
177 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
10
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
395
Total Pupils
188
Boys
207
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,465
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,259
Per pupil
£2033k
Total funding
£62k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
13.6%
Persistent absence
346
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
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School was not full in 2025: it ran at 68% of its 547 places.
How big are the classes at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Classes at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School has around 395 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School in 2024/25. 13.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Apply through Slough's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School: In2Care at Priory School (190m away, registered, not yet graded) and Bright Educare Limited - Slough (530m 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 Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 5 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 Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School is at Derwent Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6HW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)