Waltham Road, White Waltham, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3SG
10 simple reasons to choose White Waltham Church of England Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in White Waltham, Maidenhead.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% girls).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose White Waltham Church of England Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Maidenhead and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by themes, and emphasises Christian social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Ashley Hill Multi Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 3 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
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Claires Court Junior Schools (2.6 miles); Highfield Preparatory School (3.7 miles); Dolphin School, Hurst (3.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Lowbrook Academy (1.9 miles); St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead (2.5 miles); Furze Platt Junior School (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Claires Court Schools (3.7 miles); Reading Blue Coat School (6.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Piggott School (5 miles); The Holt School (7 miles); St Crispin's School (7.1 miles).