SchoolScoresThe Royal First School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England
The Great Park, Windsor, SL4 2HP
01784 434274 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 13 January 2026 , published 8 March 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Windsor and Maidenhead comparisons use the 6 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 40 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 58% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 43% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 55% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 54% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 52% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 55 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 38% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 83% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Windsor and Maidenhead. Higher than 60% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 89% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 59%). 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. Windsor and Maidenhead figures pool parents at the Windsor and Maidenhead 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 36 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (50%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 101 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.9 · 2025: 2.1 · 2026: 1.7
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 14th highest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 14.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 19.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.6 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Windsor. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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 Jude's CofE Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's CofE Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- King's Court First School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025
- Cheapside CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wraysbury Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Sunningdale 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Queen Anne Royal Free CofE Controlled First School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Manorcroft Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton House School 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Royal First School's Ofsted rating?
The Royal First School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 13 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Would parents recommend The Royal First School?
94% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend The Royal First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Royal First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put The Royal First School as their first choice for 21 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 18 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 110014.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.