Beenham Primary School
Reading, RG7 5NN · West Berkshire · primary school
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45th 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 — 0.0/10 against 2,170 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 0.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.00 |
| 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.
Beenham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 0.0% 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%, 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 57 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 who are not meeting expected standards in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to improve attainment in the core subjects? How does the school monitor progress for children who are falling behind their peers?
What Ofsted said about Beenham Primary School
Overview
Beenham Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a secure and happy environment where pupils feel listened to. Leaders have established positive partnerships with families, and relationships between adults and pupils are respectful, helping children feel very secure.
Strengths
- Staff provide a "wealth of experiences" including outdoor learning, clubs, and residential visits that build confidence and leadership qualities.
- The curriculum is "broad and well-thought-through," with clear knowledge sequences that build logically from Reception to Year 6.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff use a consistent approach to phonics, ensuring pupils read "fluently and confidently."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and supported effectively, with staff adapting the curriculum to ensure they achieve well.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with pupils displaying positive attitudes to learning and kindness towards one another.
Areas to improve
- In a "small minority of subjects," teachers’ subject knowledge is not sufficiently strong, meaning pupils do not learn well enough at times.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers have sufficient subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum to a "consistently high standard."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive training to identify risks and make prompt referrals when necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | 0% |
| 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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