Falkland Primary School
Newbury, RG14 6NU · West Berkshire · primary school
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13th 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Falkland Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 422 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What are the typical class sizes for Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Falkland Primary School
Overview
Falkland Primary School is described as a place where pupils ‘feel part of a family’ and are ‘enthusiastic about attending’. The report highlights a well-sequenced curriculum, strong behaviour, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘respectful, polite and thoughtful’ and have ‘strong relationships with the adults in the school’.
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced in all subjects’ and subject leaders support staff to develop ‘expert subject knowledge’.
- Reading is a clear priority; interventions help pupils become ‘more accurate, fluent and confident readers’.
- The school has ‘very strong processes in place to support pupils who struggle emotionally’ and robust systems for identifying SEND needs.
- Children ‘thrive in the early years provision’, where resources support the development of communication and problem-solving skills.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that ‘consistent pedagogical approaches support all pupils to achieve well’, as current processes are ‘not embedded consistently well’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,323 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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