Spurcroft Primary School
Thatcham, RG19 3XX · West Berkshire · primary school
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35th 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 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.5/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| 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.
Spurcroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard results?
What Ofsted said about Spurcroft Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Spurcroft Primary School enjoy learning and benefit from staff who are "determined for all to achieve well." The school provides a positive environment where children develop strong values, such as kindness and self-belief, and feel safe due to effective leadership and behaviour management.
Strengths
- Early years staff "skilfully model accurate language" and prioritise communication skills, preparing children well for reading.
- The teaching of reading is effective, with a new phonics programme ensuring pupils read books "closely matched to the sounds they have learned."
- Teachers have "secure subject knowledge" and use recaps to help pupils recall essential knowledge and make connections with new learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified swiftly" and supported to access the same curriculum through adapted resources.
- Leaders promote personal development well, helping pupils learn about healthy lifestyles, diversity, and inclusion.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, such as history and geography, tasks do not consistently reinforce key knowledge, leading to variable learning; leaders should ensure work helps pupils "build knowledge gradually over time."
- Some staff do not manage behaviour consistently well; leaders should ensure the approach is "clearly understood by all pupils, staff and parents" and provide necessary support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "well trained" and "alert to any sign that a child may be at risk of harm," ensuring timely help for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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.
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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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