SchoolScoresCheapside CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Watersplash Lane, Cheapside, Ascot, SL5 7QJ
01344 621112 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 December 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Ascot | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 53% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ascot. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ascot figures pool parents at the Ascot schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
70% — 7 points above the Windsor and Maidenhead average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Windsor and Maidenhead. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 14.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 19.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.0 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Ascot. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 15.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Ascot Village Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cranbourne Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ascot Heath Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Royal First School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cheapside CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cheapside CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 December 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Cheapside CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cheapside CofE Primary School?
94% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cheapside CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cheapside CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Cheapside CofE Primary School as their first choice for 13 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110020.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.