St Paul's CofE Junior School
Wokingham, RG41 2YJ · Wokingham · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,837 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's CofE Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Sing Along Fun, Art, Brickies, Chess, Drama with Lou, iRock Just play sports, Little Musketeers, and TV Presenting. Sports options cover Netball, Badminton, Gymnastics, Indoor Athletics, Running Club, Taekwondo, Tennis, and Street Dance. Arts and music activities include Berkshire Music Trust, Spanish Club, Stage School, and Stop Motion. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 pupils against a stated capacity of 384. 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 yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school integrate the various sports and arts
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE Junior School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and proud to belong to this diverse and friendly school community,” where a “shared culture of high expectations” drives their desire to achieve. The school maintains an “inclusive ethos” that supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, fostering kindness and respect among students.
Strengths
- The school has designed an “ambitious curriculum” with “precisely identified curriculum content,” particularly strong in English and mathematics.
- Pupils receive “timely feedback” from teachers, which helps them “keep up with their learning” and correct mistakes quickly.
- The teaching of reading is strong, featuring a “continuous, well-sequenced reading curriculum” and high-quality texts that promote vocabulary acquisition.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, working hard in lessons and behaving well, while older pupils act as “strong role models.”
- Staff feel “valued, respected and well supported,” and governors work closely with leaders to improve the school.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils are not catching up quickly enough in reading; the school must ensure they have “sufficient opportunities for precise and accurate practice” in phonics to improve fluency.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers do not always use the most effective strategies; the school needs to improve teachers’ “subject and teaching knowledge” to support learning across all areas.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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