Stockcross C.E. School
Newbury, RG20 8LD · West Berkshire · primary school
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49th 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Stockcross C.E. School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and the Croc After School Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Croc After School Club? How does the new inspection framework affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Stockcross C.E. School
Overview
Stockcross C.E. School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and feel safe," with "warm and respectful" relationships underpinning a positive culture. The report states that pupils "generally achieve well across the curriculum," with reading being a clear strength, though writing remains a priority area for development.
Strengths
- Reading is a "clear strength," with pupils achieving "above-average outcomes" in national tests and leaving the school reading fluently.
- Behaviour is "calm and purposeful," with "rare" incidents of bullying or discrimination, reflecting a culture of "kindness, care and respect."
- Attendance is "above the national average," supported by effective strategies to help families overcome barriers.
- Staff provide "timely support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can "access the curriculum alongside their peers."
- Leaders demonstrate "clear and robust leadership," with governors providing "effective support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine the teaching of handwriting and spelling so pupils acquire the "foundational skills and knowledge they need for writing."
- Leaders should strengthen the "consistency of phonics teaching" in the early years to ensure children build knowledge more rapidly.
- Leaders should embed strategies for inclusive practice to further raise achievement levels, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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