Whitchurch Primary School
Reading, RG8 7EJ · Oxfordshire · primary school
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64th of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 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 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitchurch Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 25.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Running, Netball, Football, and Gardening Clubs, alongside Drama and Art groups. Academic support is available through Morning Grammar Booster and Maths Munchers, while a Performance Club offers additional creative opportunities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 does the daily routine look like for the KS1 Running and fitness club?
What Ofsted said about Whitchurch Primary School
Overview
Whitchurch Primary School is described as a “small, caring community” where pupils are “happy and proud to belong.” The inspection highlights an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” and “warm and trusting relationships” that permeate the school, resulting in high attendance and positive pupil achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “secure knowledge” in stronger subjects like mathematics, where they “can explain their thinking clearly.”
- The school’s approach to personal development is “exceptional,” with inclusivity and diversity threading through all aspects of school life.
- Reading is a high priority; staff “check pupils’ phonics knowledge carefully and systematically” to provide targeted support.
- Younger pupils feel “well looked after” by older peers, supported by “anti-bullying ambassadors” and “playground buddies.”
- Staff create a “shared sense of community and purpose,” ensuring additional needs are identified early to avoid “wasted opportunities.”
Areas to improve
- Some curriculum areas are “still at an early stage of implementation,” meaning strong practice is not yet fully secure in a small number of subjects.
- In these developing areas, pupils “do not always systematically remember the most important knowledge,” leading to gaps in understanding and reduced confidence.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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