Spurcroft Primary School

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

Thatcham, RG193XX Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
38.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 45.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
8 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Spurcroft Road
Thatcham, RG193XX
Phone
1635871541
Website
spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109937
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Spurcroft Road, Thatcham, RG19 3XX
Website
spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 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
410
Free School Meals
13.2% (54 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
45.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.5 (5.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
410 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The future begins here..."

Kindness Teamwork Responsibility Creative Thinking Ambition Self Belief

No explicit religious ethos stated; emphasis on British Values and diversity.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Kate Flowerdew welcomes visitors and emphasizes Spurcroft’s strong school values underpinning the curriculum, aims for happy, safe pupils who are ambitious and capable, and highlights open home–school links and vibrant indoor/outdoor learning spaces.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir Athletics Gym Netball Science Roller Skating Football Dance

Sports

Athletics Netball Football Roller Skating Dance Gym

Facilities

STEM Area Adventure Playground Outdoor learning huts

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious knowledge-based curriculum with emphasis on core subjects (communication, reading, writing, maths, science, PE, Computing) and wider subjects (music, art, technology, humanities). Early reading through Read Write Inc phonics with daily or near-daily sessions; whole class reading from Year 2. Focus on developing the ‘whole child’, mental health and wellbeing, and community engagement. Online safety integrated across the curriculum and emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving.

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