Westwood Farm Junior School
Reading, RG31 6RY · West Berkshire · primary school
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12th 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 4,238 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.87 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westwood Farm Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Westwood Farm Junior School
Overview
Westwood Farm Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a "nurturing, welcoming and caring environment" where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and feel safe, trusting adults to take "swift and decisive action" against bullying.
- The reading programme is "well considered," with teachers using curriculum plans effectively to expose pupils to a wide range of texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "high-quality, bespoke support" enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The wider curriculum nurtures pupils as "global citizens," covering diverse cultures, religions, and beliefs.
- Leaders and governors evaluate the school’s effectiveness accurately and support staff well-being and professional development.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as geography, art, and science, leaders have not defined clearly enough the essential subject knowledge pupils need to learn and remember.
- Teachers’ checks on pupils’ learning in some subjects do not sufficiently focus on how well key content has been remembered over time, affecting long-term recall.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are vigilant, well-trained, and work closely with other agencies to ensure vulnerable pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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
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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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