Wheatfield Primary School and Nursery
Winnersh, RG41 5UU · Wokingham · primary school
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29th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wheatfield Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, street dance, and judo clubs, play football, and attend the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the co-curricular activities offered?
What Ofsted said about Wheatfield Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Wheatfield Primary School continues to be a good school, where the values of ‘being the best you can be, being kind and making the right choices’ are ‘lived up to by pupils and staff’. Pupils behave well, feel safe, and are ‘polite and kind to one another’, creating an environment where ‘school is like home’. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils understand the difference between bullying and falling out, while staff nurture personal development and talents effectively.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ordered sensibly’ in most subjects, helping pupils build knowledge in ‘appropriate steps’.
- Learning to read is a clear priority, with staff well trained in phonics and books that ‘precisely match’ the sounds pupils learn.
- Pupils approach learning with ‘enthusiasm and curiosity’, particularly in the early years where the curriculum lays ‘strong foundations’.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, with leaders providing ‘helpful training and guidance’.
- Governors are supportive yet ‘not afraid to ask challenging questions’ about the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum planning in all subjects identifies the ‘precise content that pupils should learn and understand’, as this is currently unclear in a small number of subjects.
- Systems to check and monitor curriculum delivery are not carried out ‘consistently or with enough accuracy’, leaving leaders unsure of the impact on learning in some areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff acting quickly on concerns and working effectively with external agencies to secure support for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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