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Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Penn Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1PH, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.2 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
697
Capacity
734
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that ranks in the top 2% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 83% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, while the school excels in many areas, there is limited published data on specific progress metrics such as Progress 8.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani49.5%
Asian Indian16.8%
White Other10.0%
Black African4.9%
White British4.3%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.53130, -0.60983 · SL2 1PH
School details
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
URN130372
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.pennwood.slough.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School scores 98.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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