Aldermaston C.E. Primary School, Reading
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Reading. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 81st-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 12,831st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 112% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Berkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School in detail
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Every day is an open day, and we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit so you can see our school in action. At Aldermaston CE Primary School, our vision is for every child to experience 'Life in all its fullness' (John 10:10)."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, dance and guitar.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Berkshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 71% in West Berkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 50% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Aldermaston C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Aldermaston C.E. Primary School are Woolhampton C.E. Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 67% maths); Brimpton C.E. Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 60% reading, 50% maths); Burnham Copse Primary School (2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 64% maths); and Beenham Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 14% reading, 29% maths).
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Woolhampton C.E. Primary SchoolBrimpton C.E. Primary SchoolBurnham Copse Primary SchoolBeenham Primary School
Who goes there
3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 31 pupils (35.6%) received SEN support and 5 (5.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Midgham Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Street (n-bound), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Aldermaston C.E. Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 6.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
28.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 50% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 56% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
9.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Aldermaston C.E. Primary School.
- Aldermaston OaksAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Aldermaston C.E. Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Aldermaston C.E. Primary School is in West Berkshire; for families living there:
Apply to West Berkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
118 pupils
105 places
13 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reading
Across West Berkshire council
Places available
2,024
Applications
1,547
Got 1st preference
90.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across West Berkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
41.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
87
Total Pupils
45
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,548
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,797
Per pupil
£883k
Total funding
£45k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
19.0%
Persistent absence
105
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Aldermaston C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Aldermaston C.E. Primary School is oversubscribed, West Berkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School was full in 2025, at 112% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School average 20.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School has around 87 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 19% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Aldermaston C.E. Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Aldermaston C.E. Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Aldermaston Oaks (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Aldermaston C.E. Primary School?
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School is at Wasing Lane, Reading, RG7 4LX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)