St Cecilia's CofE Primary School
Wokingham, RG41 1BJ · Wokingham · primary school
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23rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.2/10 against 4,152 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Cecilia's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection was in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 152 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about St Cecilia's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Cecilia’s CofE Primary School is a rapidly growing institution that has successfully established a “positive and cohesive school community” despite high pupil mobility. Leaders have managed significant change effectively, ensuring that new arrivals settle quickly and that attendance remains consistently above national figures. The report highlights a nurturing environment where pupils feel they belong and behave with “courtesy and consideration.”
Strengths
- Attendance is a clear priority, with levels remaining “consistently above national figures” and far fewer pupils persistently absent than the national average.
- Behaviour is described as “calm, respectful and positive,” with classrooms being purposeful and pupils highly engaged in their learning.
- Pupils achieve well in core subjects, particularly reading and mathematics, with results in national tests being “positive over time” despite varied starting points.
- Inclusion is handled effectively, with leaders identifying needs quickly and providing “precisely matched” support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Stakeholders are highly engaged, with parents noting the school’s “nurturing and inclusive environment” and staff feeling valued and well supported.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should “further develop and embed the wider curriculum,” as high standards in core subjects are not always matched across all subjects.
- Monitoring of the wider curriculum lacks rigour, meaning leaders do not yet have a “fully consistent understanding of the quality of curriculum provision across all subjects.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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