Western House Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Slough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Western House Academy.

Slough, SL15TJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
14 June 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Richards Way
Cippenham
Slough, SL15TJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140857
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Richards Way, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 5TJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PARK FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
720 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
695
Free School Meals
17.8% (124 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
77
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
695 pupils
3-11

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

"where every opportunity shapes a life"

respect teamwork ambition courage resilience honesty curiosity friendship positivity tolerance

We are an inclusive school with no religious faith affiliations.

Head Teacher's Message

A Welcome from Mrs Snowden; describes Western House Academy as a three-form entry school within The Park Federation Academy Trust; emphasizes a values‑based approach and a family‑centred community.

SEND Provision

SEND provision coordinated by the SENDCO (Inclusion Pathway 2024-2025); SEND Information for Parents; The SEND Team.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions via Slough Borough Council; must apply via the Slough Citizen Portal for those living in Slough borough; in-year admissions handled by the Local Authority; inclusive school with no religious affiliations.

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