Bucklebury C.E. Primary School

A not judged voluntary controlled school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bucklebury C.E. Primary School.

Reading, RG76QP Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

39

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
1 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Blacklands Road
Upper Bucklebury
Reading, RG76QP
Phone
1635862965
Website
bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109955
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Blacklands Road, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6QP
Website
www.bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
126 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
106
Free School Meals
16.0% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
44.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.1 (7.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 108.0
2023 101.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
106 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing the whole child in every child"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

As a Church of England primary school, we have a distinctly Christian ethos, where shared respect, compassion and consideration for other faiths are all valued and celebrated. We have close links with the local church and the Diocese of Oxford. While our Collective Worship deals with Christian themes, links are made to the faiths represented in our community. We believe it is crucial that children gain knowledge about the main religions represented in Britain at present as well as having a good foundation in the Christian faith and belief. Therefore, RE is taught according to the local Agreed Syllabus which is also recommended by the Diocese.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Andy Higgs welcomes visitors and explains Bucklebury's aim to grow the whole child in every child; invites families to attend termly open mornings or personal tours.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Arts Drama Music Sport Specialist Clubs Monthly Competitions Events Visitors Trips

Sports

Sport

Curriculum Highlights

Inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning across the curriculum Phonics provision structured using Letters and Sounds Curriculum map for all subjects Subjects include Mathematics; Reading and Phonics; Writing; RE; PSHE; The Arts; Science and Technology; Computing; PE and Wellbeing; SMSC

SEND Provision

Details about the school’s admission arrangements for pupils with SEN or disabilities; the steps taken to prevent pupils with SEN from being treated less favourably than other pupils; access facilities for pupils with SEN; and the accessibility plan which the school’s governing board has in place

Admissions Criteria

West Berkshire Council acts as our admissions authority.

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