Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

A good community school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery.

Newbury, RG141TS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 May 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Digby Road
Speen
Newbury, RG141TS
Phone
163540318
Website
sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109861
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Digby Road, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1TS
Website
https://sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
239
Free School Meals
29.1% (70 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.8 (7.7 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 108.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
239 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Committed to developing the unique qualities of each child."

Curiosity Enthusiasm Self Awareness Perseverance Responsibility Motivation Respect Community Spirit

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Bucknell emphasises a warm, caring atmosphere, treating children as individuals who should feel safe, happy and well-rounded; staff aim to provide the best possible education by developing each child’s unique qualities; stresses the importance of parental support and a collaborative community.

Facilities

Eight learning classrooms Main library KS1 reading library/break out space School hall Curriculum kitchen Art studio with kiln Medical room Intervention space Intervention room ICT Suite EYFS learning garden Large grass playing field Two playgrounds Canopied wet play areas for EYFS, Infants and UJ Junior children Outdoor learning gazebo Climbing frame Wet pour play area Shading and seating Trim Trail Conservatory and growing area Borders MUGA Wild flower garden Forest school area

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Pegasus wrap-around care; before/after school care run by school staff.

Admissions Criteria

Reception to Year Six admissions are managed by West Berkshire Council Admissions Team; standard admission number is 30; Nursery admissions take children from the term after their third birthday, with morning sessions 9:00–12:05 and a Nursery Lunch Club available on certain days.

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