Pippins School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Pippins Primary School.
Pippins School, Colnbrook
Pippins School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Colnbrook. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 28 schools in Slough with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
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 8 Oct 2026
Pippins School in detail
Pippins School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Pippins School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Slough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Pippins School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Pippins School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Pippins School are Pippins Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Colnbrook Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 83% maths); Harmondsworth Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths); and Foxborough Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 47% reading, 73% maths).
Pippins School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Pippins Primary SchoolColnbrook Church of England Primary SchoolHarmondsworth Primary SchoolFoxborough Primary School
Who goes there
55% 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 (25%) and Mixed (11%).
Staffing
Pippins School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Heathrow Terminal 5, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Galleymead Road (near), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 51 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Slough (290).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Pippins School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2011 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
24.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 74% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Pippins School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Pippins School.
- In2Care @ Pippins PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Pippins School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Pippins 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
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Pippins School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
186 pupils
189 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Colnbrook
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Colnbrook
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
15.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
116
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,388
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,065
Per pupil
£1188k
Total funding
£62k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.6%
Overall absence
29.3%
Persistent absence
174
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Pippins School
What are SATs results like at Pippins School?
Of the pupils at Pippins School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Pippins School's Ofsted rating?
Pippins School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Pippins School?
No fixed boundary. When Pippins 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 Pippins School?
Pippins School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Pippins School?
Classes at Pippins School average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Pippins School?
Pippins School has around 211 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Pippins School?
8.6% of sessions were missed at Pippins School in 2024/25. 29.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pippins School?
Apply through Slough's coordinated admissions process, naming Pippins 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 Pippins School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: In2Care @ Pippins Primary (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Pippins School?
Pippins School is at Raymond Close, Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0PR.