Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
Reading, RG7 4LX · West Berkshire · primary school
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38th of 54 primary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 67 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 2,439 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Reading Cafe, Street Dance, Football Club, Acrobatics, and Multi Sports Club. The school organises a whole-school trip to GoApe and provides both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 87 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the whole class? How does the school manage the transition for children joining in the current entry year?
What Ofsted said about Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
Overview
Inspectors found that pupils are happy at this village school, enjoying positive relationships with staff and classmates. The school is described as a “positive and welcoming place to be,” where leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” that helps pupils build knowledge securely. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, reflecting strong teaching, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the curriculum, rising to leaders’ “high expectations for their learning.”
- Teachers possess “good subject knowledge” and successfully adapt activities to meet pupils’ needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading development is prioritised, with a “systematic approach to teaching phonics” ensuring pupils learn to read with confidence.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils understand rules, and any instances of bullying are “dealt with swiftly by leaders.”
- Personal development is well considered, with pupils understanding fundamental British values and learning how to keep themselves safe online.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects where the curriculum is new, pupils are not always able to remember previously taught concepts and link them to new learning.
- A few pupils still do not attend regularly enough and do not fully benefit from all the school has to offer.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being “swift to report any concerns” and leaders working proactively with other agencies to secure help for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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