Western House Academy
Richards Way, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 5TJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Western House Academy is a primary school in Slough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 59 schools in Slough. It ranks 7th of 27 primary schools in Slough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2017, report published 10 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 November 2022
Pupils say that their school is friendly and that the teachers are helpful and kind. The motto of the school is that 'every opportunity shapes a life'. Leaders achieve this by providing pupils with an impressive range of experiences. Leaders have high ambitions and they want all pupils to reach their full potential. Pupils are keen to rise to the challenge of these high ambitions. They work hard and enjoy demonstrating their understanding in lessons. Leaders have high expectations regarding behaviour. Pupils are encouraged to follow the school's values, which include being courageous, resilient and honest. In lessons and around the school, pupils behave well. They feel happy and safe and value their friendships. Bullying is rare, and teachers are good at sorting out any problems. Pupils enjoy taking on a range of responsibilities. For example, those who are 'peer buddies' patrol the playground in high-visibility jackets and make sure that everyone has someone to play with. 'Music mentors' talk confidently to the whole school about the composer of the week. Head pupils, school councillors and prefects are all encouraged to help towards the smooth running of the school. They enjoy making suggestions for further improvements.
What the school should improve
- It is not always clear how successfully pupils have understood their learning in some foundation subjects. This is because teachers do not regularly assess learning in these subjects. Leaders need to ensure that the assessment system is fully implemented so that teachers can check whether pupils are remembering key information.
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not always have the subject-specific expertise that they need in order to implement the curriculum fully effectively. This means that sometimes, pupils do not make connections in their learning between what they are doing now and what they have done before. Leaders need to ensure that teachers get the training they need to fully implement the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
88 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
679 pupils on roll, with places for 720
Schools near Western House Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cippenham School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Montem Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Eton Wick CofE First School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Priory School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PARK FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Coral Snowden
- Phone
- 01753526326
- Address
- Richards Way, Cippenham, Slough, SL1 5TJ
- Local authority
- Slough
- URN
- 140857
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.