The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School, Windsor
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Windsor. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2010. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. It was 97% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2010)
- 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 Windsor and Maidenhead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School in detail
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School as their first choice and 107 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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 The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School are Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First School (0.8 miles, Good); Oakfield First School (0.8 miles); St Edward's Catholic First School (1.1 miles, Good); and Eton Porny CofE First School (1.1 miles, Good).
Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First SchoolOakfield First SchoolSt Edward's Catholic First SchoolEton Porny CofE First School
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 47% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (47%).
Who goes there
5.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (6.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.9%) 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 autism.
Staffing
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Windsor & Eton Central Rail Station, about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Osborne Road, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 175 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Windsor and Maidenhead (80), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School are Trevelyan Middle School (0.5 miles); The Windsor Boys' School (0.9 miles); Windsor Girls' School (1 mile); and St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor (1.1 miles).
Trevelyan Middle SchoolThe Windsor Boys' SchoolWindsor Girls' SchoolSt Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2010, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where all children feel safe and valued. Reading is a real strength, with excellent phonics teaching from early years onwards and specialist support for those who need it. The school is particularly skilled at supporting children with additional needs, ensuring they can fully participate in all school activities.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is impressive, with children thriving in a nurturing environment and developing a strong love of reading
- Reading is a priority across the school with high-quality phonics teaching and support for struggling readers
- The school demonstrates expertise in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring all can access the full curriculum
- Behaviour is good, with calm conduct around school and pupils proud to follow 'the Queen Anne's way'
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about different faiths, cultures and British values through enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- Lesson tasks are not always matched to curriculum aims, meaning some pupils do not learn and remember key content securely
- Teaching is inconsistent across subjects and classes, and professional development is needed to improve quality
- Some pupils lack enthusiasm for learning, becoming passive and disengaged during lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff and leaders demonstrating a commitment to keeping pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports events, choral performances, charity links, environmental care opportunities, leadership roles including Year 4 well-being leaders, trips including residential visits, police community support officer visits, clubs, before- and after-school provision
This caring school aspires for pupils to 'enjoy, include and achieve' and has warm, supportive relationships throughout. However, the quality of education requires improvement as teaching and learning can be inconsistent across subjects, and some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
At a Glance
5.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.2
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School
The Schools' Coffee Concert
1 Oct 2026
Racing into the Autumn Term
13 Sep 2026
Summer Fun
1 Sep 2026
Walking in the Footsteps of History
21 Jul 2026
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes
12 Jul 2026
Plants with a Purpose
22 Jun 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School.
- In2sport At Upton House470m away · Not yet graded
- Teachitright Windsor730m away · Not yet graded
- The Little Gym Windsor810m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School is in Windsor and Maidenhead; for families living there:
Apply to Windsor and Maidenhead for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 13 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
4 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 Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 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 The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
146 pupils
150 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Windsor
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Windsor
Across Windsor and Maidenhead council
Places available
1,627
Applications
1,266
Got 1st preference
86.2%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Windsor and Maidenhead council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
9.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
136
Total Pupils
77
Boys
59
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
13.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,082
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,926
Per pupil
£947k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
14.3%
Persistent absence
119
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
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School
Questions parents ask about The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School
What is The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School's Ofsted rating?
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2010, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School?
No fixed boundary. When The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School is oversubscribed, Windsor and Maidenhead allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School?
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School?
Classes at The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School average 27.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School?
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School has around 136 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School in 2024/25. 14.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School?
Apply through Windsor and Maidenhead's coordinated admissions process, naming The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First 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 The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School: In2sport At Upton House (470m away, registered, not yet graded), Teachitright Windsor (730m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Little Gym Windsor (810m 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 The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 13 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 4 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 Windsor and Maidenhead is 6 (the median across 83 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School?
The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School is at Chaucer Close, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3EH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)