Wessex Primary School, Maidenhead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is an inclusive school where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils, feel supported and respected. The school provides a rich curriculum with wonderful enrichment activities like orchestra visits and singing concerts at the O2 Arena. Staff know pupils well, behaviour is positive, and attendance is improving through strategic support.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with all legal requirements met and pupils feeling safe
- Well-behaved pupils with positive attitudes to learning in a calm, respectful environment
- Excellent provision for pupils with additional needs, including specialist support for hearing impairment
- Effective early years foundation with focus on language development and phonics
- Rich enrichment opportunities including orchestra visits and performing at the O2 Arena
Areas for Improvement
- Writing standards need to improve - too many pupils not reaching expected standard, though early signs of improvement are emerging
- Inconsistency in how some staff make adjustments to support pupils who need additional help
- Some variability in teaching quality and staff confidence in supporting pupils with additional needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Running club, multi-sports, musical concerts, orchestra visits, O2 Arena singing concert, educational visits
Wessex Primary School is an inclusive primary school with strong safeguarding and a positive school culture where pupils behave well and feel safe. The school is improving but has identified writing as an area needing further development.
At a Glance
27.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 72%. Maths has declined from 84% to 79%. Writing has declined from 52% to 47%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
320 pupils
427 capacity
107 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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.07764%
Overall absence
15.63422%
Persistent absence
339
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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