What did Ofsted judge St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in November 2024 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has 415 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School take?

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School located?

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is located in Slough, SL2 5QR, Slough.

How do I apply to St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?

When St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2); 2. Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school, with sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7) and who have a sibling (see note 4) attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7), and 4 further criteria. 55 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. All the names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26% of pupils at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

How places are decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2024-25 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2).
2Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school, with sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7) and who have a sibling (see note 4) attending the school at the time of admission.
3Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7).
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children (see note 3).
5Baptised or dedicated children of other Christian denominations — Baptised or dedicated children of other Christian denomination whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a Minister.
6Children from other faiths — Children from other faiths whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a religious leader.
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. All the names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.

This policy covers two schools: St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (PAN 60) and St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School (PAN 60), both in Slough. Within each criterion, sub-priorities apply in order: (i) exceptional social or medical need, (ii) sibling attendance, (iii) all others. Relevant parishes are St Ethelbert's, Holy Redeemer, and St Anthony's.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in November 2024 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has 415 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School take?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School located?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is located in Slough, SL2 5QR, Slough.
How do I apply to St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?: When St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2); 2. Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school, with sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7) and who have a sibling (see note 4) attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7), and 4 further criteria. 55 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. All the names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26% of pupils at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2024-25 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2).
2Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school, with sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7) and who have a sibling (see note 4) attending the school at the time of admission.
3Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7).
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children (see note 3).
5Baptised or dedicated children of other Christian denominations — Baptised or dedicated children of other Christian denomination whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a Minister.
6Children from other faiths — Children from other faiths whose parents wish them to have a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a religious leader.
7Any other children — Any other children.

St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in November 2024 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has 415 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School take?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School located?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is located in Slough, SL2 5QR, Slough.
How do I apply to St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?: St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?: When St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after and previously looked after children, including those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (see note 2); 2. Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school, with sibling — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7) and who have a sibling (see note 4) attending the school at the time of admission; 3. Catholic children in relevant parish, nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are resident in the relevant parish(es) for whom the school is the nearest Catholic school (see notes 3 & 7), and 4 further criteria. 55 places were offered at this entry point for 2024-25. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. All the names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 26% of pupils at St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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