Basildon C.E. Primary School has closed (Thursday 30 April 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Basildon C.E. Primary School.
Basildon C.E. Primary School, Reading
Basildon C.E. Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Reading. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 77th-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 12,330th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 8 Oct 2026
Basildon C.E. Primary School in detail
Basildon C.E. Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Basildon, we provide a nurturing environment where every child's individuality is developed and celebrated. Through strong teaching, our children are able to understand and regulate their own emotions. Parents who support their own children's successes, and those of other learners in the school"
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Basildon C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 71% in West Berkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Basildon C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Basildon C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Basildon C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Basildon C.E. Primary School are Basildon C.E. Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Streatley Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles); Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School (2.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Yattendon C.E. Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Basildon C.E. Primary School.
Basildon C.E. Primary SchoolStreatley Church of England Primary SchoolStreatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled SchoolYattendon C.E. Primary School
Who goes there
5.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) 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.
Staffing
Basildon C.E. Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Pangbourne Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beckfords (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Basildon C.E. Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2.3 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; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from December 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
5.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 67% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 47% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
19.7
Infant (KS1)
23.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
152 pupils
157 places
5 spare places 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
12.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
174
Total Pupils
84
Boys
90
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,295
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,456
Per pupil
£922k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
5.9%
Persistent absence
135
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Basildon C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Basildon C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Basildon C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is Basildon C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Basildon C.E. Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Basildon C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Basildon 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 Basildon C.E. Primary School?
Basildon C.E. Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Basildon C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Basildon C.E. Primary School average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Basildon C.E. Primary School?
Basildon C.E. Primary School has around 174 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Basildon C.E. Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Basildon C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 5.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Basildon C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Basildon 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.
Where is Basildon C.E. Primary School?
Basildon C.E. Primary School is at School Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8PD.