Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Hungerford, RG17 9XN · West Berkshire · primary school
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44th 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,685 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 26.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| 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.
Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.0% 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in The Daily Mile, West Berkshire Cross Country Championships, the Newbury Swimming Gala, and swimming lessons. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 113 pupils against a stated capacity of 195. 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 literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for the 2024/25 cohort? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Overview
Kintbury St Mary’s C.E. Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a happy community where pupils feel cared for and supported. The new leadership team has rapidly improved the curriculum and teaching methods, fostering a positive environment where staff feel valued and pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a supportive community where older children act as role models and everyone helps each other.
- Behaviour is very positive, with pupils being calm, friendly, and adhering to clear routines and school rules.
- Staff feel supported by leaders who prioritise their professional development and welfare.
- Reading is prioritised across the school, with a new phonics programme helping many pupils become more confident and fluent readers.
- Leaders provide varied opportunities for pupils to build character, including clubs, residential trips, and cultural experiences.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum and pedagogical developments are not yet fully embedded, leading to inconsistent activity choices that do not always help pupils learn and remember specific content.
- Processes to check what pupils know and remember are not consistently or carefully identified across all subjects.
- Leaders must ensure all developments are securely in place and having the intended impact so pupils can learn as quickly as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being fastidious in their approach to protecting vulnerable pupils and readily seeking external support when needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 26% |
| 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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