Cookham Dean CofE Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Windsor and Maidenhead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cookham Dean CofE Primary School.

Maidenhead, SL69PH Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 86.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 May 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bigfrith Lane
Cookham Dean
Maidenhead, SL69PH
Phone
1628482734
Website
cookhamdean.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109960
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bigfrith Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, SL6 9PH
Website
www.cookhamdean.org
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
191
Free School Meals
6.3% (12 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
86.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
86.0 (+27.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.9 (9.6 below average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 111.0
2023 109.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
191 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"You make known to me the path of life (Psalm 16:11)"

Christian values: friendship, peace, endurance, trust, forgiveness, joy and community British Values 6Rs: resilience, responsibility, readiness, resourcefulness, respect, reflectiveness Growth Mindset

Cookham Dean is a Church of England primary school with a close relationship to St John the Baptist church; services are celebrated at the Church; the school emphasizes Christian values and Psalm 16:11; described as a family of learning at the heart of the community.

Head Teacher's Message

Fenella Reekie, Headteacher, outlines Cookham Dean as a community where staff, governors, parents and pupils flourish, with safeguarding and Christian values at the heart, and a strong commitment to a high-quality, enriched curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Golf Performing Arts Gymnastics Fencing Mad Science YE Club Wildness & Wonder Club Cookery Club Singing Lessons Playball Running Club Yoga School Football Netball Music Kickboxing Spanish Club Tennis Club Sewing Club Rocksteady

Sports

invasion games net & wall games strike and field games gymnastics dance swimming outdoor & adventure tennis football netball rugby street dance archery cricket

Facilities

Large outdoor space Pond area Allotment Outdoor woodland area Garden area

Curriculum Highlights

Topic-based, enquiry-driven curriculum with cross-curricular links across English, Maths, Science, Computing, History & Geography, Art & Design Technology and more Outdoor learning environment including pond, woodland, garden and allotment used to enhance learning External visits and visitors to enrich learning (e.g., Rhosy, Ufton Court) and Science Week activities Metacognition and the 6Rs (Resilience, Responsibility, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Respect, Reflectiveness) as behaviours for learning Use of Bug Club and Little Wandle phonics programme; focus on reading, writing and spelling; Everybody Writes events National Curriculum-aligned Maths teaching with White Rose; emphasis on mastery, problem-solving and rapid recall (TT Rockstars used)

Admissions Criteria

Cookham Dean CE Primary School is a voluntary aided school; admissions for in-year transfers are administered by the school; Reception entry is co-ordinated through RBWM; admissions policies are provided for 2024–2025, 2025–2026 and 2026–2027; open mornings are offered and tours can be booked via the school office.

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