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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

Good
Primary
Foundation school
Mixed
Ages 3–11

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
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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.

Admissions history and your chances at Pippins School

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

Likely (~746m)Possible (~1.1km)Unlikely (~1.4km)

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 GIAS
Head:Mr Maninder Jalaf
Pupils:211
LA:Slough
Phone:01753682937
Address:Raymond Close, Colnbrook, SL3 0PR
Status:closed

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago

This judgement is from September 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

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Overall

Inspected 13 September 2022View full report
URN:110095
UKPRN:10077503
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Windsor
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2024/25

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+7ppMaths+14ppWriting-4pp

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

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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

Galleymead Road (nr)
182m · 3 min walk
Poyle Road Junction (nr)
241m · 4 min walk
Aura Park Hilton Hotel
259m · 4 min walk
Riverside Park (S-bound)
423m · 7 min walk
Coleridge Crescent West (opp)
439m · 7 min walk

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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

Low pressure
New homes approved:79
Projected new pupils:20

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Colnbrook

Across Slough council

Low demand council-wide0.83 applications per place

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)

13 September 2022
31 January 2017
20 September 2011
Leadership & ManagementGood

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

26

SEN Support

7

EHC Plans

15.6%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Specific Learning Difficulty7
Autistic Spectrum Disorder7
Speech, Language & Communication3
Social, Emotional & Mental Health2
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
24.6%
Asian
38.8%
Black
3.3%
Mixed
10.9%
Chinese
0.5%
Other
6.6%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals24.2%
English as Additional Language55.0%

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

Deprivation£81,853
EAL funding£37,690
Lump sum£152,754

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

8.6%

Overall absence

29.3%

Persistent absence

174

Enrolments

Authorised5.6%
Unauthorised3.0%
Persistent (10%+)29.3%
Severe (50%+)5.2%

Absence trend

4.8%
18/19
4.0%
20/21
7.6%
21/22
8.4%
22/23
7.8%
23/24
8.6%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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.

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