The Ilsleys Primary School
Newbury, RG20 7LP · West Berkshire · primary school
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8th 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Ilsleys 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%. 33.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and an afterschool art club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 88. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Ilsleys Primary School
Overview
The report confirms that The Ilsleys Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of family" where staff and pupils "look after each other because they care." Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring every pupil achieves their best within an environment where behaviour is described as "exceptional" and bullying is "very rare."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with "well sequenced" core subjects where new knowledge builds effectively on prior learning.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are "expertly trained" in phonics, resulting in pupils who "read confidently and enthuse about reading."
- The Reception class offers a "rich learning environment" with a "thoughtfully designed" outdoor space that supports purposeful activity.
- Governors provide "excellent support" for leaders, holding them to account to ensure continual improvement.
- A "therapeutic approach to behaviour management" ensures there is "no low-level disruption in lessons."
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not use assessment as effectively in foundation subjects (such as history and geography) as they do in core subjects.
- In some lessons, teachers do not sufficiently consider the different starting points of pupils, hindering their ability to help them learn as well as they could.
- Leaders should ensure the strong practice developed in core subjects is broadened to all subjects so pupils can fully develop their talents.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and described as a strength, with leaders being "meticulous in the processes they use to ensure children are safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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