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St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Newbury, RG20 0AF · Hampshire · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2023 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary Church of England
6.4/10 Broadly average

80th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 1,665 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 67.0 · 57 40% 2.28
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 20.0 · 92 25% 2.30

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.

Beyond the classroom

Pupils can join Judo, Yoga, Guitar, Keyboard, Brass, Woodwind, Spanish, and Choir clubs. Sports include Football, Netball, Cross country, and Tag rugby. An after-school club is available.

Getting in

The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving between year groups?

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What Ofsted said about St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Inspection report dated 11 December 2023

Overview

St Martin’s East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School continues to be a “good school,” offering a “nurturing and caring ethos” where pupils feel they “belong.” The inspection highlights an inclusive community with “exemplary” behaviour and a strong emphasis on developing pupils’ independence and confidence for their future lives.

Strengths

  • Pupils display an “infectious love of reading” and become “confident and fluent readers” through skilled phonics teaching and tailored support.
  • The “quality of provision in Reception” ensures children get a “flying start,” with systems for identifying special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) providing an “accurate understanding” of each pupil’s needs.
  • Behaviour is “exemplary” due to high expectations and well-established routines, with pupils entrusted with a “wide range of leadership responsibilities.”
  • Staff enjoy working at the school, and decision-making is “resolutely focused on providing rich opportunities for the pupils.”

Areas to improve

  • Leaders must ensure safeguarding records include sufficient detail about actions taken, as currently “vital information could be missed.”
  • The school needs to provide appropriate training, support, and monitoring for the newly redeveloped foundation subjects curriculum to ensure pupils are learning well consistently across all classes.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with comprehensive processes for safer recruitment and staff training, although some records lack the necessary detail regarding leaders’ timely actions.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
67%
2024/25
Higher standard
20%
2024/25
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
3%
vs 25% across England

Results over time

Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.

90% 2022/23
68% 2023/24
67% 2024/25
64% England
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) for St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School
YearExpected standard (reading, writing, maths)
2022/2390%
2023/2468%
2024/2567%
England64%

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.

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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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