Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School
Newbury, RG20 8HL · West Berkshire · primary school
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43rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 3,666 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and the Croc After School Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 53 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the Croc After School Club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School
Overview
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a nurturing environment where pupils are proud of their village community. New leadership has raised expectations in behaviour and learning, resulting in strong relationships and positive attitudes among students. The school successfully supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, who thrive within the inclusive setting.
Strengths
- Staff have created a "nurturing environment" with strong relationships, where pupils are "proud of their village school."
- The school has "overhauled the curriculum," including mathematics and phonics, with clear knowledge goals for mixed-age classes.
- Reading is prioritised effectively through an "effective phonics programme" and a new library, fostering a "love of books."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive" due to swift identification of needs and accurate teacher understanding.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils being "polite and well-mannered" and engaging well in lessons and enrichment activities.
Areas to improve
- Staff are still building knowledge on implementing the new curriculum, meaning pupils do not always "connect content to previous learning as well as they could."
- Oversight of curriculum implementation is at an "early stage," so the school lacks a "fully accurate view" of how well pupils are learning the new curriculum over time.
Safeguarding
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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