The Winchcombe School

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

Newbury, RG141LN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
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

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
29 September 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
Maple Crescent
Shaw
Newbury, RG141LN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135079
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Maple Crescent, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 1LN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 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
446
Free School Meals
15.6% (70 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.5% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
446 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Kindness Courage Curiosity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Matt Percy welcomes families and describes The Winchcombe School’s ethos of 'Improving As One' and its four values (Respect, Kindness, Curiosity, Courage), emphasising exciting, creative learning and partnerships with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

The Phoenix Before & After School Club

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Two specialist learning centres: Speech and Language Resource (SAL) and Language and Literacy Resource (LAL) On-site NHS Speech Therapists The Phoenix Before & After School Club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Phoenix Before & After School Club provides before and after school care for children from Foundation Stage to year 6. It is open from 8:00am to 8:35am and 3:15pm to 6:00pm on every school day. To adhere to social distancing guidance, the club is operating in a reduced capacity with priority given to the children of critical workers, and spaces may be limited.

SEND Provision

The school runs specialist Speech and Language Resource (SAL) and Language and Literacy Resource (LAL) to support pupils with speech, language and literacy needs. Access is through EHCPs where applicable, and the resources operate in integration with the main school to help pupils return to mainstream education when appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

Reception to Year 6 admissions are handled by West Berkshire Admissions Team; children enter in the September after their fourth birthday with an application deadline of 15 January; Nursery admissions are managed with an earlier policy (term after turning three) and may include 30 hours extended childcare; details and guides are available on the West Berkshire Council website and via the school’s admission forms and policy pages.

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