Local area: Windsor Town & Eton
Local authority: Windsor and Maidenhead
Windsor Town & Eton in Windsor and Maidenhead Early years summary
Summary
Windsor Town & Eton (E02003430) is part of Windsor and Maidenhead local authority (view on map). Windsor Town & Eton has an approximate population of 7,800 people, of which 4.8% are children 5 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Windsor Town & Eton neighbours Cippenham Meadows, Chalvey, Central Slough & Upton Court, Datchet, Clewer Village, Spital & Cranbourne Park, Old Windsor & Wraysbury, and Burham North, Taplow & Dorney.
Headlines for early years in Windsor and Maidenhead
The data below is shown at local area level
- 11% of children are living in low-income families, ranking it in the 10% least deprived areas (based on income deprivation among children in England)
The data below is only available at local authority level
- 2.0% of pupils are in receipt of the early years pupil premium in Windsor and Maidenhead compared to 5.1% nationally. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas with pupils receiving the pupil premium
- 2.8% of pupils are receiving SEN support in state-funded settings in Windsor and Maidenhead compared to 4.5% nationally. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas with pupils receiving support
- In Windsor and Maidenhead, 97% of the funded places for 3-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 88%. This places it among the top 10% of areas
- In Windsor and Maidenhead, 103% of the funded places for 4-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 92%. This places it among the top 10% of areas
- The children’s overweight and obesity measure is 19% in Windsor and Maidenhead compared with 24% nationally. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas with children who are overweight or obese
- No data was collected for the oral health measure in Windsor and Maidenhead
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Windsor Town & Eton is the 8th least deprived area in Windsor and Maidenhead (out of 18) with 11% of children living in low-income families, compared to 16% across Windsor and Maidenhead and 38% nationally.
11% of children are living in low-income families, ranking it in the 10% least deprived areas (based on income deprivation among children in England).
Provider information
Registered childcare providers
Windsor Town & Eton has 11 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Windsor Town & Eton |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 11 |
| Childminders | 4 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 7 |
In Windsor Town & Eton, there has been 1 full inspection of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Achievement: There have been no inspections of Achievement in Windsor Town & Eton so no outcomes are available for this area.
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Children's welfare and wellbeing: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Curriculum and teaching: There have been no inspections of Curriculum and teaching in Windsor Town & Eton so no outcomes are available for this area.
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'strong standard' (of 1).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Windsor Town & Eton. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
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All childcare
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Childminders
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Summary of Ofsted findings
Summary of Ofsted findings
Inspection of Windsor and Maidenhead’s local authority children’s services
These inspections focus on the effectiveness of local authority services and arrangements:
- to help and protect children, and enable families to stay together and get the help they need
- the experiences and progress of children in care wherever they live, including those children who return home
- the arrangements for permanence for children who are looked after, in stable, loving homes, including adoption
- the experiences and progress of care leavers.
| Inspection type | Inspection start date | Overall effectiveness | Impact of leaders | Help and protection | Children in care | Care leavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILACS Short Inspection | 7 October 2024 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| ILACS Standard Inspection | 13 January 2020 | Good | Good | Good | Requires improvement to be good | No outcome |
Area SEND inspection of Windsor and Maidenhead Local Area Partnership
The purpose of an area SEND inspection is to:
- provide an independent, external evaluation of the effectiveness of the local area partnership’s arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- where appropriate, recommend what the local area partnership should do to improve the arrangements.
| Inspection outcome |
|---|
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Windsor and Maidenhead local area partnership has not yet been inspected under the current area SEND framework. |
Joint targeted area inspection of Windsor and Maidenhead local authority
The agencies for these inspections can include the police, children’s social care, probation services, education and relevant health services. Inspectors will also evaluate how local agencies work with education and childcare providers. The focus of these inspections is how effectively the local safeguarding partners work together at the practice and strategic levels.
| Theme | Inspection start date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Neglect | 9 May 2022 | Link |
Early years population
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Percentage of Windsor Town & Eton population by age group
Table showing percentage of Windsor Town & Eton population by age group
| % in Windsor Town & Eton | % in Windsor and Maidenhead | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 and under | 4.8% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| Under 1 year | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| 1 year | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| 2 years | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| 3 years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 4 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 5 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Local authority context
Early years pupil premium
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 2.0% of children are receiving the early years pupil premium, compared to 5.1% nationally.
2.0% of pupils are in receipt of the early years pupil premium in Windsor and Maidenhead compared to 5.1% nationally. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas with pupils receiving the pupil premium.
Children looked after
The percentage of 'children looked after' in Windsor and Maidenhead is suppressed to protect confidentiality for under 1 year olds and suppressed to protect confidentiality for 1 to 4 year olds. The national average is 0.6% for under 1 year olds and 0.4% for 1 to 4 year olds.
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Table showing percentage of children looked after in Windsor and Maidenhead
| Number in Windsor and Maidenhead | % in Windsor and Maidenhead | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children looked after (under 1 year) | – | – | 0.6% |
| Children looked after (aged 1 to 4 years) | – | – | 0.4% |
Percentage of children looked after in Windsor and Maidenhead
Special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded schools
This data is taken from the school census data for children aged 5 and under with special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded settings.
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 2.8% of children aged 5 and under receive SEN support in state-funded settings and 1.2% have an EHC plan, compared to 4.5% and 1.4% nationally.
2.8% of pupils are receiving SEN support in state-funded settings in Windsor and Maidenhead compared to 4.5% nationally. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas with pupils receiving support.
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Percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
Table showing percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
| Number in Windsor and Maidenhead | % in Windsor and Maidenhead | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 273 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 2 | 0% | 0.3% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (3 years) | 21 | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (4 years) | 94 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (5 years) | 156 | 8.6% | 12% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 112 | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (3 years) | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (4 years) | 38 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (5 years) | 73 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
Education, health and care plans
This data is taken from the local authority level data for children aged 5 and under issued with an education, health and care (EHC) plan in Windsor and Maidenhead.
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 1.2% of children aged 5 and under have an EHC plan, compared to 1.6% nationally.
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Percentage of children with an EHCP in Windsor and Maidenhead by age group
Table showing percentage of children with an EHCP in Windsor and Maidenhead by age group
| Number in Windsor and Maidenhead | % in Windsor and Maidenhead | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: Children with an EHCP (age 5 and under) | 115 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (under 2 years) | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (3 years) | 3 | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (4 years) | 42 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (5 years) | 69 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
Early years funded takeup
In Windsor and Maidenhead, take-up of funded early years places is 77% for 2-year-olds, 97% for 3-year-olds, and 103% for 4-year-olds, compared to 72%, 88%, and 93% nationally.
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 97% of the funded places for 3-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 88%. This places it among the top 10% of areas.
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 103% of the funded places for 4-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 92%. This places it among the top 10% of areas.
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Percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
Table showing percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
| Funded early years places for 2-year-olds | Number of eligible 2-year-olds | % of population aged 2 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor and Maidenhead | 150 | 9.5% | 77% |
| National | 119,598 | 19% | 72% |
| Funded early years places for 3-year-olds | Number of eligible 3-year-olds | % of population aged 3 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor and Maidenhead | All 3-year olds are eligible | 97% | |
| National | 88% | ||
| Funded early years places for 4-year-olds | Number of eligible 4-year-olds | % of population aged 4 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor and Maidenhead | All 4-year olds are eligible | 103% | |
| National | 93% | ||
The 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded places tables look different because they measure different things; funded places for 2-year-olds are only for children considered to be disadvantaged, while for 3- and 4-year-olds everyone is entitled to a funded place.
Why these numbers might look odd for the 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded take-up charts and tables
All 3- and 4-year-olds are eligible for funded places. Values over 100% are due to falling birth rates, which reduced the overall population more than the number registered for a place. A percentage above 100% shows very high take-up. In other words, more children are registered than the population estimate suggests exist.
Children's overweight and obesity
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 19% of reception-age children are overweight or obese, compared to 24% nationally.
The children’s overweight and obesity measure is 19% in Windsor and Maidenhead compared with 24% nationally. This places it among the bottom 10% of areas with children who are overweight or obese.
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Percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
Table showing percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
| Number in Windsor and Maidenhead | % in Windsor and Maidenhead | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's overweight and obesity (reception-age children) | 265 | 19% | 24% |
Oral health
The percentage of children aged 5 with visible tooth decay (oral health issues) is not available for Windsor and Maidenhead. However, the national average is 22%.
No data was collected for the oral health measure in Windsor and Maidenhead.
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Percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
Table showing percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
| Number examined in Windsor and Maidenhead | % examined in Windsor and Maidenhead | % in Windsor and Maidenhead | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health (visible tooth decay in 5-year-olds) | – | – | – | 22% |