Speenhamland School
Newbury, RG14 1NU · West Berkshire · primary school
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23rd 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 — 3.7/10 against 2,737 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Speenhamland School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dragon Club and attend a Year 6 residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 290 pupils against a stated capacity of 301. 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 included in the Year 6 residential? How does the school monitor progress between the 2023 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about Speenhamland School
Overview
Speenhamland School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. Leaders demonstrate ‘great ambition’ to fulfil the school’s vision, fostering an inclusive community where pupils strive for ‘resilience, resourcefulness, risk-taking, responsibility and respect’. The report highlights a strong culture of personal development and effective leadership, though some curriculum areas require further refinement to maximise pupil achievement.
Strengths
- The whole community is ‘inclusive’, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can participate fully in school activities.
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘good’, supported by a fair system where consequences for disruption are ‘rarely needed’.
- Staff deliver early reading and phonics ‘consistently well’, with effective action taken to support pupils who struggle to read fluently.
- The provision for pupils with significant disabilities in the Keevill Unit is ‘very well considered’, with staff demonstrating deep knowledge of individual needs.
- Leadership of safeguarding and equalities is ‘particularly effective’, contributing to a strong team culture and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not systematically use assessment information to plan subsequent learning, meaning pupils’ progress is ‘not always as effective as it could be’.
- Pupils are ‘not achieving as well as they could in mathematics’, as recent curriculum developments are still in their early stages and have not yet shown full impact.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with clear record-keeping, timely reporting of concerns, and comprehensive pre-employment checks for staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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