We are a thriving three-form entry school located in the heart of Cippenham, on the western edge of Slough. As one of ten schools within The Park Federation Academy Trust, we benefit from the strength and collaboration of a larger network while maintaining a close-knit, family-centred community feel.

Our school is a vibrant tapestry of cultures and aspirations. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and nurture our children to become caring, respectful young citizens who actively participate in all aspects of life. Our core values are woven into the fabric of everything we do. We're incredibly proud of the warm and welcoming atmosphere you'll experience when you visit us!

At Western House Academy, we firmly believe in the unique strengths and gifts of every child. We provide a calm, stimulating, warm, and inspiring learning environment where children can flourish. We are a responsive school, embracing the natural flow of life and using every opportunity to drive continuous improvement and achieve even better outcomes for our children.

We understand the vital role parents and carers play in a child's education. We forge strong partnerships with families, working together to provide every possible opportunity for our children to succeed. Our wide-ranging and flexible provision is carefully designed to meet the individual needs of our children and their families.We are all immensely proud to be part of the Western House Academy family. We are committed to a journey of continuous growth and will never stop striving for excellence. We hold high expectations for all members of our community and together, we are building a place where our children develop the knowledge and values they need to thrive in life.

Coral Snowden

Principal

Our Values

At WHA we believe that children can achieve personal excellence through the teaching and modelling of core values and skills. These values will drive and shape every aspect of school life, and have taken the place of school 'rules'.

It's about more than rules - it's about making good choices. Values give a set of aspirational guidelines within which children must choose the right behaviour in any context.

What is the Federation's Vision?

The Park Federation

The Number One School of Choice for Local Families

Our schools are safe, happy places where creativity is prized. We value and nurture excellent behaviour, determination and ambitious academic standards. Professionalism, humility and service to the community guide everything we do.

Please join us in making our federation a springboard to success!

Dr. Martin Young, Chief Executive

"The Park Federation is a community-focused multi-academy trust specialising in primary education. Our mission is to provide first-rate learning in an atmosphere of kindness, care and creativity. We are one of the longest established and most experienced primary federations in the country with ten schools in Slough, Buckinghamshire and Hillingdon. All of our schools, since joining the federation, have been graded by Ofsted as Good or Outstanding. The Park Federation is a big enough organisation to provide excellent support services to our schools, while small enough to ensure that every school and local community has a voice in the way the federation is run and the values it lives by. All our schools have their own unique character, personality and history, while simultaneously benefitting from the strength, security and resources of a larger educational partnership.

The federation was founded over 10 years ago on 16th November 2009 when Cranford Park Primary School and Wood End Park Community School began working in a formal partnership. In 2013 two more schools joined the federation - James Elliman Primary School and Montem Primary School in Slough. By 2014, the four-school federation had grown to six schools with the addition of Western House Primary School in Slough and Lake Farm Park Academy in Hillingdon. Following that, two more schools have joined the family: Godolphin Juniors in Slough and West Drayton Academy in Hillingdon. The two most recent schools to join the federation are Iver Village Infant school who joined in 2023 and Hannah Ball School who joined in 2024.

Our federation growth has been cautious and prudent. We want more children, families and staff members to benefit from joining the federation but are mindful of our responsibilities to the communities that have already placed their trust in us. Growth is never allowed to undermine our commitment to educational standards, high quality pastoral care and community service.

As of 2024, The Park Federation has ten schools: four in Slough, four in Hillingdon and two in Buckinghamshire. It cares for and educates over 6,000 children and employs over 800 people, including more than 200 primary school teachers. Within our large staff team, we have professionals who use their impressive knowledge, skills and expertise to drive educational progress and provide the care and kindness that young children need. Our ten schools look out for each other, especially when times are tough. Three of our eight schools were judged inadequate by Ofsted when they joined us. All three are now Good. We have a proven track record of school improvement and are now working to move all our schools to Outstanding. Mutual support, cooperative working and a commitment to the children and communities we serve are paying dividends."

Dr. Martin Young, Chief Executive

If you would like to learn more, please visit https://www.theparkfederation.co.uk/