Englefield C.E. Primary School

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

Reading, RG75ER Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

74

/ 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
95.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 27.0%
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 November 2010
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
The Street
Englefield
Reading, RG75ER
Phone
1189302337
Website
englefieldprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110011
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Street, Englefield, Reading, RG7 5ER
Website
www.englefieldprimary.co.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
112 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to 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
107
Free School Meals
6.5% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
27.0%
Reading Score:
112.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
27.0 (+19.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.7 (7.8 below average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 112.0
2023 101.0 104.0

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
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
107 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+7.5 per year)

Up 7.5% 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 Parable of the Mustard Seed"

Love of God Love of Others Love of Myself Love of Gods World Love of Life

Englefield CE Primary is a Church of England Primary School, for children of all faiths and none. The Christian vision and values influence all aspects of school life. The school has close links with local churches (notably St Mark7s Englefield and others) and regular clergy involvement; worship is part of daily life and acts of worship are led by local clergy and School Worship Group. It works with the Oxford Diocese Board of Education to provide a rich, stimulating curriculum and collective worship.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Englefield CE Primary School. Headteacher Kate Galvin presents Englefield as a small, inclusive, nurturing community with high academic expectations and a broad, fully inclusive curriculum. She highlights opportunities across arts, sport, gardening and even bee-keeping, and invites visits to the school.

Facilities

Dig Pit Small World Sand Pit Mud Kitchen Slack Lines Dressing Up Den-Building Field play (lunch time) Two storage sheds for loose parts Woodland Learning

Curriculum Highlights

English taught as a discrete subject with daily lessons; Power of Reading used to shape curriculum planning; emphasis on reading and phonics (KS1) and broader reading in KS2 Mathematics taught to meet National Curriculum aims with a progression model; opportunities for Maths Challenges and cross-curriculum application Science taught through investigations with a strong practical element; emphasis on enquiry and testing hypotheses Computing linked to maths and science with Purple Mash; digital literacy and safety highlighted History taught on a two-year rolling cycle with access to museum artefact boxes and visits; Black History woven into topics Geography taught as a discrete subject with fieldwork and woodland learning; connects to local and global contexts Art and Design emphasises sketchbooks, progression, and reflection; opportunities for clubs and competitions Design and Technology linked to maths, science, engineering and computing; emphasis on design, making and evaluating Music includes Charanga scheme, instrument tuition through Berkshire Music Trust; school band in KS2; singing and listening activities Physical Education with a broad provision, including swimming; emphasis on teamwork, leadership and fair play Religious Education following West Berkshire syllabus and Understanding Christianity; opportunities for reflection and values PSHE/Citizenship through Jigsaw; RSE taught age-appropriately; British Values addressed Modern Foreign Languages (French) taught across all year groups; emphasis on speaking and listening Outdoor learning and woodland activities embedded in weekly practice and yearly residentials

Admissions Criteria

As a Voluntary Aided school, the Governing Body is responsible for admissions and works with West Berkshire Local Authority to coordinate admissions. The school admits pupils at a single point of entry at the beginning of the academic year in September for children whose 5th birthday falls between 1 September and 31 August. Places are offered on a full-time basis, with the option for part-time attendance until the child reaches 5 years old. Applications for places outside the normal admissions round are to be made directly to the school. The school is described as popular and oversubscribed with defined oversubscription criteria; details are in the Downloads/Admissions Policy on the Admissions page.

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