Waltham Road, White Waltham, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3SG
10 reasons to choose White Waltham Church of England Academy
Main point of differentiation
White Waltham Church of England Academy is one of the best state primary schools in the Maidenhead area, ranking in the top 15% in the country, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 69. It also has one of the best arts curricula among local primary schools. (read the area review here)
School fundamentals
White Waltham Church of England Academy is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. It is a Church of England academy converter faith school. The school is one of the 3 members of Ashley Hill Multi Academy Trust. The school was also rated as Good by Ofsted in its last (2024) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
White Waltham Church of England Academy has one class per year, and an average class size of 29 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that White Waltham Church of England Academy ranks in the top 24% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles.
The White Waltham Church of England Academy curriculum
School curriculum emphasises Christian social morality and also includes PSHE, French. The curriculum is thematic, linking subjects such as history, geography, art, DT and science by half-termly topics in the ‘Learning Means the World’ Curriculum. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip for Years 5 and 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at White Waltham Church of England Academy
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at White Waltham Church of England Academy
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 8.00am to 5.30pm.
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