Gorse Ride Infants' School

A good community school school in Wokingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gorse Ride Infants' School.

Wokingham, RG404EH Ofsted: Good Age 5-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
2 February 2011
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
Gorse Ride South
Finchampstead
Wokingham, RG404EH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109924
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Gorse Ride South, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4EH
Age range
5-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
120 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
108
Free School Meals
18.8% (20 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.3 (3.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
108 pupils
5-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Executive Head Teacher Eileen Rogers, emphasising the school’s strengths, values and ethos, and inviting prospective parents and visitors to learn more about Gorse Ride Schools.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Athletics Gymnastics Cross Country

Facilities

Dedicated outdoor learning areas

Curriculum Highlights

ART DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY ENGLISH (Speech & Language) ENGLISH (Reading) READ WRITE INC. ENGLISH (Writing) GEOGRAPHY HISTORY COMPUTING MATHS MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE MUSIC PE PSHE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RSE SCIENCE

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

From September 2025 wraparound care and the new hours will be 8am - 6pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 5pm Fridays.

SEND Provision

Identifies children with SEN and/or English as an additional language early; an IPP (Individual Provision Plan) is created for identified children; termly reviews by Class Teacher and Inclusion Manager; most support is provided within the classroom; some pupils may be withdrawn for additional intervention sessions; discussions with parents at evenings and via questionnaire; involvement of outside agencies if appropriate; SEN paperwork and Local Offer information provided.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: children aged 3–5; eligible for 15 hours nursery funding the term after their third birthday; eligible for up to 30 hours funding for eligible families; extended sessions (wraparound) with additional details available; no top-up fees stated for nursery; visit the setting encouraged. Infant/Junior admissions: September admissions are handled via Wokingham Borough Council; applications for 2025–2026 open in November 2024 with a deadline in January 2025 via the Citizens Portal; Nursery admissions are made directly to Gorse Ride Nursery; contact details provided for application and further information.

Financial Information

Extended session (2.45pm–3.15pm) costs £3.50 per day. The nursery states that it does not charge any additional top‑up fees.

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