St Edward's Catholic First School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Parsonage Lane, Windsor, SL4 5ENOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Edward's Catholic First School is a primary school in Windsor for ages 5 to 9. It is one of the 83 schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 22 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 February 2023

Pupils are very happy. They are confident and eager to talk about their school, learning and play. Visitors to lessons are met by 'class greeters' who explain the work going on in their class. Pupils take pride in being reading ambassadors, well- being champions and house captains, and taking on other roles of responsibility. Adults have high expectations of behaviour and the atmosphere within the school is calm and friendly. Pupils enjoy assemblies. Here they develop an understanding of how they should treat others and that bullying is never tolerated. Pupils are accepting of each other's differences and are kind to each other. Pupils eat together at lunchtime before going out to play. They learn about the importance of turn- taking, which helps them play happily together. The school's community ethos can be clearly seen in these pupil interactions. Pupils are sensible in lessons and focus on their work. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in all lessons. Their independence is sensitively balanced with the helpful adult support they receive. Teachers know pupils well and relationships are strong. Pupils are very clear that they trust their teachers to look after them.

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of subjects, the precise knowledge and skills which pupils need have not been carefully mapped out. Teachers are therefore not able to quickly identify where pupils have gaps in their understanding. Leaders should ensure all subjects have complete and sequenced curriculums to allow teachers to check pupils' knowledge and understanding.
  • Subject leaders have not always had the support and monitoring required as they implement the curriculum. This means that curriculum planning in a small number of subjects is not as secure as it is in others. Leaders should ensure effective use of monitoring processes to ensure the full curriculum is put in place.

Pupil numbers and mix

280 pupils on roll, with places for 300

Eligible for free school meals8.6%

8.6%, 17.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25.4%

25.4%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.2%

8.2%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Edward's Catholic First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Edward's Royal Free Ecumenical Middle School, Windsor0.1 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Oakfield First School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Trinity St Stephen CofE Aided First School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Clewer Green CofE First School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Dedworth Middle School0.7 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Rhona Miccoli
Address
Parsonage Lane, Windsor, SL4 5EN
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
URN
110031

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.