Phoenix Infant Academy
Phoenix Infant Academy is an academy converter in Slough for pupils aged 5 to 7. It has 262 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Phoenix Infant Academy is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Warrington Avenue Slough Berkshire SL1 3BQ |
| Reference Number | 138731 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 262 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.05%
Girls: 46.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 77.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 37 | 86 |
| 2 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 45% |
| Indian | 32.1% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| White, British | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
Phoenix Infant Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection in March 2019, indicating that it is on a positive trajectory overall. The school fosters an environment where respect, kindness, and high expectations are evident, with pupils exhibiting excellent behaviour and a strong sense of safety and belonging. There is a notable emphasis on inclusivity, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are well-prepared for future educational stages.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Godolphin Infant School | |
| 14 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and strong relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is ambitious and effectively tailored to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Pupils are actively engaged in sports and extra-curricular activities.
- The school prioritizes reading and phonics, leading to strong literacy outcomes.
- There is effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
2026 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Second Preference | 23 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Godolphin Junior Academy
Oatlands Drive, The Godolphin Junior Academy, Slough, SL1 3HS |
0.09 miles |
|
Baylis Court Nursery School
Oatlands Drive, Slough, SL1 3HS |
0.09 miles |
|
Slough Centre Nursery School
Buckingham Avenue East, Slough, SL1 3EA |
0.32 miles |
|
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Penn Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1PH |
0.52 miles |
|
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 3AA |
0.69 miles |
|
James Elliman Academy
Elliman Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5BA |
0.7 miles |
|
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Church Road, Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3AW |
0.85 miles |
|
Claycots School
Monksfield Way, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QX |
0.89 miles |
|
Littledown School
Queens Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3QW |
0.91 miles |
|
Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
Cippenham Lodge, Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AN |
0.99 miles |
|
Khalsa Primary School
Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QR |
1.09 miles |
|
Darul Madinah
50 Darvills Lane, Slough, SL1 2PH |
1.11 miles |
|
Montem Academy
Chalvey Grove, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2TE |
1.17 miles |
|
Chalvey Nursery School & Early Years Centre
Ladbrooke Road, Slough, SL1 2SR |
1.22 miles |
|
St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary School
Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QR |
1.26 miles |
|
Lea Nursery School
Fernside, Slough, SL2 5FF |
1.31 miles |
|
Iqra Slough Islamic Primary School
Fernside, Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5FF |
1.32 miles |
|
Willow Primary School
Fernside Off Wexham Rd, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5FF |
1.35 miles |
|
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
Garrard Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 2AN |
1.39 miles |
|
Dair House School
Bishops Blake, Farnham Royal, SL2 3BY |
1.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Baylis Court School
Gloucester Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3AH |
0.16 miles |
|
Herschel Grammar School
Northampton Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BW |
0.28 miles |
|
Eden Girls' School, Slough
183-187 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4AA |
0.79 miles |
|
Arbour Vale School
Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3AE |
0.82 miles |
|
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Stoke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5AY |
0.98 miles |
|
The Westgate School
Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH |
1 miles |
|
Beechwood School
Long Readings Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QE |
1.01 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW |
1.09 miles |
|
Grove Academy
Ladbrooke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR |
1.21 miles |
|
Al-Madani Girls School
339 - 341 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5PR |
1.22 miles |
|
Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
Ragstone Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2PU |
1.36 miles |
|
Wexham School
Norway Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QP |
1.65 miles |
|
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
1 Whittle Parkway, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6FE |
1.72 miles |
|
Hillingdon Grange School
Datchet Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LR |
1.8 miles |
|
Burnham Grammar School
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HG |
1.88 miles |
|
Long Close School
Upton Court Road, Upton, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LU |
1.88 miles |
|
Upton Court Grammar School
Lascelles Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7PR |
1.93 miles |
|
St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
1 Langley Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7AF |
2 miles |
|
Pioneer Secondary Academy
Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QB |
2.13 miles |
|
Eton College
Eton, Windsor, SL4 6DW |
2.15 miles |
Phoenix Infant Academy is part of The Thames Learning Trust, which runs 6 schools. The nearest others:
- Baylis Court School Slough
- Reading Girls' School Reading
- Battle Primary Academy Reading
- Ashford Hill Primary School Thatcham
- Highwood Copse Primary School Newbury
What is Phoenix Infant Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Phoenix Infant Academy is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was Phoenix Infant Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Phoenix Infant Academy was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does Phoenix Infant Academy have?
Phoenix Infant Academy has 262 pupils on roll.
What age range does Phoenix Infant Academy cover?
Phoenix Infant Academy for pupils aged 5 to 7.
Where is Phoenix Infant Academy?
Phoenix Infant Academy is at Warrington Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BQ.