Best primary schools in Slough
Thames Valley averages flatten Slough micro-patches; lock schools to sector. This ranking covers 29 primary schools in the Slough local authority. Postcode area SL3 has the highest average school score (69.1 across 11 schools), while SL1 sits at the lower end (56.8). 97% of ranked Slough primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Slough on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Slough comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More primary schools in Slough
Positions 11–29 in the Slough ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | James Elliman Academy | 76.2 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 73.5 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Willow Primary School | 70.1 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Lynch Hill School Primary Academy | 68.1 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Castleview Primary School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Ryvers School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Colnbrook Church of England Primary School | 67.5 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Wexham Court Primary School | 65.7 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Pippins School | 62.3 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 58.9 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Claycots School | 58.1 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Langley Hall Primary Academy | 55.7 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Phoenix Infant Academy | 49.2 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School | 41.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Cippenham School | 36.9 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Priory School | 22 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Foxborough Primary School | 19.8 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | 7.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Grove Academy | 3.1 | Inadequate | All-through |
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Questions about primary schools in Slough
What is the best primary school in Slough?
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is the top-ranked primary school in Slough (LocaleIQ score 98.2 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 17%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Slough primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Slough?
Upton Court Grammar School tops the Slough secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.3). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 79.8. See the full secondary school ranking for Slough for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Slough have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Slough: Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School (KS2 expected 83%, higher 17%); Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School (KS2 expected 90%, higher 20%); Montem Academy (KS2 expected 79%, higher 26%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Slough are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
6 primary schools in the Slough ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School, Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School, Montem Academy, Khalsa Primary School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, and 1 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Slough?
This ranking covers 29 primary schools in the Slough comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Slough has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SL3 has the strongest cluster — 69.1 average across 11 ranked primary schools. SL1 sits at the lower end (56.8 average). Thames Valley averages flatten Slough micro-patches; lock schools to sector. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.