Falkland Primary School

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

Newbury, RG146NU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
7 February 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Andover Road
Wash Common
Newbury, RG146NU
Phone
163544949
Website
falklandprimaryschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109871
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, RG14 6NU
Website
www.falklandprimaryschool.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
417
Free School Meals
7.2% (30 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.4 (12.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
417 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"ONE CHILDHOOD. ONE CHANCE. HELPING CHILDREN GROW. STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY."

Kindness Resilience Honesty Resourcefulness Reflectiveness Teamwork

Falkland is a multicultural, diverse school that promotes equality and inclusion, with strong emphasis on Respect, Diversity and Religious Education as part of the curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Kavash Bamfield describes a vibrant, nurturing Falkland with core values (Kindness, Honesty, Reflectiveness, Resourcefulness, Resilience, Teamwork), emphasis on wellbeing, pupil voice, high standards, and a sunny, supportive school community.

Facilities

minibus funded by Falkland School Charitable Trust (FSCT) ELSA shed stage for performances IT equipment new play areas

SEND Provision

SEND support is provided through a person-centred approach with an Inclusion Lead and SAP for pupils on the SEND register; Falkland Local Offer and SEND policies (e.g., SEND Policy Apr 2025) guide provision; SEN support flowcharts and identification guidance are available.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by West Berkshire Local Authority. Parents can contact West Berkshire Council Admissions (01635 551111) or apply via the West Berkshire Admissions process; specific local arrangements are outlined in West Berkshire Policy 2026-27.

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