Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School
Newbury, RG20 8SL · West Berkshire · primary school
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53rd 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,435 of them, against 0.6/10 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) 2023/24 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.29 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, climbing, orienteering, walking, high ropes, canoeing and rafting, plus a Year 6 residential visit. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 22 pupils against a stated capacity of 63. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the weekly outdoor education sessions? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School
Overview
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is a small institution serving a cohort with complex needs, including high mobility and significant disadvantage. The report describes a "nurturing ethos" where staff build "warm, trusting relationships" to help pupils feel safe and ready to learn. While safeguarding and inclusion meet strong standards, academic achievement and curriculum precision require attention to ensure pupils are fully prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "inclusive culture" that accurately identifies needs early and provides "well-targeted support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Staff maintain a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" underpinned by "positive, trusting relationships," resulting in markedly reduced incidents of poor behaviour.
- Leaders track attendance "rigorously" and use "tailored, personalised approaches" that are driving a "clear improvement" in attendance rates despite historical challenges.
- The school offers a "coherent programme" for personal development, with high participation in extra-curricular activities and dedicated spaces like 'The Den' to support wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum "outlines precisely what is to be taught and when in all subjects" so that pupils deepen their learning and achievement improves.
- Staff need the knowledge and skills to address gaps in pupils' knowledge, enabling them to "confidently apply their foundational knowledge, language and communication skills in different subjects."
- Leaders are refining the PSHE curriculum to help pupils develop a deeper understanding and consistent application of concepts such as "fundamental British values."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 13% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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