Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Thatcham, RG18 0TR · West Berkshire · primary school
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9th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 2,668 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and an afterschool art club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 46 pupils against a stated capacity of 102. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Overview
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes the school as a “supportive, caring and happy place” where pupils feel “secure and well looked after.” It is a small, federated primary school that continues to provide high-quality education and care for its 55 pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and ambitious,” with pupils rising to high expectations and behaving well in lessons.
- Teachers have “secure subject knowledge” and “skilfully check pupils’ understanding to clarify misconceptions.”
- Reading is prioritised, with “effective phonics teaching” ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, enabling them to “learn the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Pupils develop into “well-rounded individuals and respectful citizens” through diverse activities and leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- In “a few foundation subjects,” important knowledge is “not identified precisely enough,” preventing pupils from acquiring “deep levels of understanding” consistently.
- The school must ensure it “identifies the important content that pupils should know” and checks that changes deepen understanding across all subjects.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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