Polehampton Church of England Junior School
Reading, RG10 9AX · Wokingham · primary school
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20th of 36 primary schools in Wokingham we can score, 55 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Polehampton Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, running, athletics, sports day, and a swimming gala. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 reaching the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Polehampton Church of England Junior School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud and happy” members of a “warm and friendly” school community where they value working together. The report states that the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management are all “Good”.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious” with important knowledge “carefully organised” across all subjects.
- Teachers’ subject knowledge is “secure” and they typically use effective strategies, such as clear explanations, to support understanding.
- The school “prioritises reading”, helping pupils develop strong skills through a “wide range of challenging texts”.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “calm and respectful”, and they respond promptly to staff instructions.
- Staff feel “valued” and appreciate efforts to reduce workload, while governors and the trust provide “appropriate challenge and support”.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, methods for checking learning over time “lack focus” and fail to identify misconceptions, meaning gaps are not addressed.
- In a few cases, teachers use strategies “less effectively”, resulting in pupils progressing with “gaps in their knowledge”.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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