Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Reading, RG30 3TX · West Berkshire · primary school
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30th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.3/10 nationally. 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 available during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive at this ‘caring and kind community school’, where leaders have established a nurturing ethos with high expectations for academic and personal growth. The inspection highlights an ‘overwhelmingly positive, nurturing, and respectful school culture’, particularly benefiting the large proportion of pupils from armed forces families who frequently change schools. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with Behaviour and attitudes rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- Relationships between pupils are ‘exceptional’, with a ‘palpable sense of belonging’ and a strong community spirit where older children act as role models.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with knowledge ‘carefully sequenced’ from Reception to Year 6 to ensure learning builds systematically over time.
- Assessment is used ‘particularly well’ to identify gaps in knowledge, allowing teachers to adapt teaching effectively and support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is prioritised through a ‘rigorous and systematic approach to teaching phonics’, resulting in pupils developing ‘increasing confidence and fluency’.
- Leadership is a strength, with staff valuing professional development and leaders taking a ‘considerate approach to managing teacher’s workloads’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, work does not enable pupils to reach ‘ambitious end points outlined in the school’s curriculum’, requiring leaders to ensure staff have the necessary knowledge for systematic learning.
- The offer of extra-curricular clubs and sport has been ‘adversely impacted’ by the pandemic and staff turnover, meaning pupils do not currently benefit from a broad range of opportunities to develop talents.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place and staff empowered through regular training to identify signs of harm and report concerns confidently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
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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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