Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School, Newbury

Ofsted's report card from its 3 February 2026 inspection grades Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School on 6 areas: 1 strong standard, 4 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders have created an inclusive culture that reflects the needs of pupils."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders track attendance rigorously."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Generally, leaders have developed a coherently planned and sequenced curriculum."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have a clear and accurate understanding of the school's highly complex context."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "The school provides a coherent programme for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development."

Achievement - Needs attention. "Despite recent improvements in early reading, published outcomes at the end of key stage 2 in reading, writing and mathematics remain typically below national averages, including for disadvantaged pupils."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "• Leaders should ensure that the curriculum outlines precisely what is to be taught and when in all subjects so that pupils' achievement improves further. • Leaders should ensure that staff have the knowledge and skills that they need to address any gaps in pupils' knowledge so that pupils can confidently apply their foundational knowledge, language and communication skills in different subjects".

In 2024, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 71% in West Berkshire and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School as their first choice and 4 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School are The Ilsleys Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 100% maths); Compton C.E. Primary School (2.5 miles); Compton C.E. Primary School (2.5 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 75% maths); and Chieveley Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths).

17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (88%).

45.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 9.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (40.9%) received SEN support and 3 (13.6%) 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 autism.

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanmore Road (opposite), 280 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.