The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 668
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Trust
- THE PARK FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Coral Snowden (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Richards Way, Cippenham, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Westgate School
Secondary · 838m away
Cippenham School
Primary · 838m away
Cippenham Nursery School
Nursery · 934m away
Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
Independent · 1.0km away
Eden Girls' School, Slough
Secondary · 1.4km away
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
Independent · 1.4km away
Taplow Manor School
Independent · 1.5km away
Montem Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Western House Academy's Ofsted rating?
Western House Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Western House Academy?
Western House Academy currently has 668 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Western House Academy take?
Western House Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Western House Academy?
Western House Academy is in Slough, SL1 5TJ, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Western House Academy have a sixth form?
No, Western House Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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