St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Slough
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Slough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 17th-highest of the 28 schools in Slough with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
St Mary's Church of England Primary School in detail
St Mary's Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "A heartfelt welcome to St Mary's Church of England Primary School. At St Mary's, we are proud to be a vibrant and inclusive community, enriched by the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences of our pupils, families, and staff. We celebrate this diversity as one of our greatest strengths."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Slough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 81% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Mary's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 100 families put St Mary's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 153 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Church of England Primary School are Willow Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 91% maths); Castleview Primary School (1 mile, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); and Ryvers School (1 mile, Good, 82% reading, 80% maths).
St Mary's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Willow Primary SchoolIqra Slough Islamic Primary SchoolCastleview Primary SchoolRyvers School
What parents say
85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Mary's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).
Who goes there
63.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (52%), Mixed (13%) and Black (9%).
In 2026, 79 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 20 (3%) 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 Slough Rail Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mountbatten Close (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 561 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 Slough (290), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Mary's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Church of England Primary School are Upton Court Grammar School (0.3 miles), St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School (0.5 miles), Ditton Park Academy (0.8 miles) and Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College (0.8 miles).
Upton Court Grammar SchoolSt Bernard's Catholic Grammar SchoolDitton Park AcademySlough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2016, 10 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 January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mary's is a genuinely caring school where pupils feel safe and supported. The school excels at teaching children to read fluently through expert phonics instruction and has an ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively. Staff are well-trained and make thoughtful adjustments to help all learners, including those with additional needs, succeed alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on developing confident speakers and supporting pupils learning English as an additional language
- Effective phonics teaching and reading support that helps pupils become fluent readers quickly
- Well-organized curriculum that builds knowledge cumulatively across year groups
- Excellent provision for pupil wellbeing with emotional and mental health support
- Inclusive approach to SEND with swift identification and appropriate adaptations for all learners
Areas for Improvement
- Learning activities used to address gaps in pupils' knowledge are sometimes not precisely focused, which means misconceptions are not corrected as quickly as they could be
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture around pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, fencing, curling
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a caring and nurturing school that has maintained good standards. The school has high ambition for pupils' academic achievement and provides a wide range of experiences and support.
At a Glance
26.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
85 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 declined from 81% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
20
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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School.
- Fun Fest Slough400m away · Not yet graded
- Slough Youth Hub440m away · Not yet graded
- Teachitright Slough Centre840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Mary's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's Church of England Primary 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
- 82
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 82 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 75 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
622 pupils
630 places
8 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
79
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
675
Total Pupils
335
Boys
340
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
32
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,336
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,716
Per pupil
£4011k
Total funding
£245k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
16.9%
Persistent absence
581
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
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Questions parents ask about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mary's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Church of England Primary 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Mary's Church of England Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School has around 675 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Slough's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Church of England 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.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Mary's Church of England Primary School: Fun Fest Slough (400m away, registered, not yet graded), Slough Youth Hub (440m away, registered, not yet graded) and Teachitright Slough Centre (840m 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 82 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 75 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is at Yew Tree Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2AR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)