Best 3 Primary schools in Berkshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Birch Copse Primary School (Primary) in Reading; St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot (Primary) in Ascot; Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School (Primary) in Slough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Birch Copse Primary School, St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot and Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School. They are primary phase and community school, academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Reading, Berkshire, Ascot, Berkshire and Slough, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Birch Copse Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Birch Copse Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–15–20%; all within the MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Birch Copse Primary School RG31 5LN	St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot SL5 9HG	Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School SL2 5FF
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Reading Berkshire RG31 5LN	Ascot Berkshire SL5 9HG	Slough Berkshire SL2 5FF
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Sep 2024	1 9 Sep 2024	1 19 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	210	630
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	West Berkshire (869)	MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	Slough (871)
Website	www.birchcopse.co.uk	www.stfrancisprimary.org	www.iqra.slough.sch.uk
Telephone	01189427442	01344622840	01753520018
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Birch Copse Primary School

RG31 5LN

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5LN
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Berkshire (869)
Website: www.birchcopse.co.uk
Telephone: 01189427442

St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot

SL5 9HG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 9HG
Ofsted: 1 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stfrancisprimary.org
Telephone: 01344622840

Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School

SL2 5FF

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Slough
Berkshire
SL2 5FF
Ofsted: 1 19 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Slough (871)
Website: www.iqra.slough.sch.uk
Telephone: 01753520018

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.