St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead, Maidenhead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Mary's is a warm, nurturing school where children feel safe, happy and supported. The school has exceptionally strong reading teaching with expert staff who quickly identify and help struggling readers. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum with particularly strong provision in English and mathematics, and staff work excellently with children who have additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-structured phonics programme and expert staff support
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, working effectively with external agencies
- Positive behaviour and relationships throughout the school, with caring staff who listen to pupil concerns
- Comprehensive personal development programme building resilience, independence and leadership skills
- Happy, motivated staff who feel well-supported by school leaders
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects are still developing their curriculum plans - pupils don't always build on previous learning as well as they could
- Inconsistent oversight of curriculum quality across all subjects - the school needs stronger systems to evaluate the impact of curriculum changes
- Need for more systematic evaluation of curriculum improvements already made
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils knowing they can access caring adults who will listen and help with concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, cultural clubs, musical clubs, library monitors, chicken monitors, house captain roles
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has improved significantly and is now judged as Good across all areas. The school has moved from Requires Improvement to Good, with pupils experiencing a happy, nurturing environment where they achieve well.
At a Glance
16.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82%. Maths has remained stable at around 76%. Writing has declined from 62% to 51%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
284 pupils
315 capacity
31 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Maidenhead
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Maidenhead
Admissions Demand - Windsor and Maidenhead
Places available
1,700
Applications
1,412
Got 1st preference
82.2%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Primary admissions across Windsor and Maidenhead (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.73411%
Overall absence
12.12121%
Persistent absence
264
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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