Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School.

Newbury, RG207BN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
10 May 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
Common Lane
Brightwalton
Newbury, RG207BN
Phone
1488638337
Website
brightwalton.w-berks.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110008
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Common Lane, Brightwalton, Newbury, RG20 7BN
Website
www.brightwalton.w-berks.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
92
Free School Meals
6.5% (6 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
16.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 106.0
2023 104.0 104.0

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
92 pupils
4-11

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

"Nurturing Every Child to Shine their Light Brightly in the World."

Service Perseverance Wisdom Friendship Trust

Church of England primary school, linked to the Oxford Diocese; not a faith school; SIAMS inspections.

Head Teacher's Message

Brightwalton C.E. Primary School is a nurturing, small school with a broad, ambitious curriculum. The Headteacher highlights loving partnerships with parents, Christian ethos, values of Service, Perseverance, Wisdom, Friendship and Trust, and opportunities across sport, music, and wraparound care.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming Netball Football Tennis Archery Curling Golf Speed stacking

Facilities

Bright classrooms Spacious outdoor areas Well-being garden

Curriculum Highlights

Swimming instruction: All children receive 6 terms of swimming between Year 2 and Year 4 (extended if needed). 1:1 and whole-class music lessons. French taught through specialist teachers. Broad and ambitious curriculum across subjects. Extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including activities such as cooking, crafts, and sports.

SEND Provision

We follow a graduated approach (Assess–Plan–Do–Review); provide bespoke and targeted small group or 1:1 interventions; create personalised SAPs, reviewed termly; work with external professionals; access additional funding where eligible; involve families and the Local Authority; transitions include Early Years and in-school handovers.

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