Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School, Newbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Beedon provides an exceptionally caring and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and supported. Staff build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and work effectively with families to overcome barriers to learning. The school excels at helping disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs to thrive through personalised support and high participation in enriching activities.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture with early identification of pupil needs and well-targeted support
- Effective safeguarding with open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Calm, orderly environment built on positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High participation in extra-curricular activities across all pupil groups
- Improving attendance rates through personalised, tailored approaches
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 2 outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics remain below national averages
- Curriculum learning is not always designed precisely in all subjects, limiting how well pupils deepen their knowledge
- Assessment and teaching adjustments are inconsistent across subjects
- Some pupils lack crucial foundational knowledge, particularly those joining mid-year
- Pupils' understanding and application of British values and some PSHE concepts needs strengthening
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are met.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, shared events with partner schools, federation-wide cultural and artistic opportunities, sporting activities
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is an inclusive primary school serving a highly mobile and complex cohort. The school creates a nurturing, safe environment where pupils feel supported, though achievement in reading, writing and mathematics remains below national averages.
At a Glance
45.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
9.5
Avg class size
11.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
35%
Available places
22 pupils
63 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbury
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
1,973
Applications
1,515
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.00588%
Overall absence
25%
Persistent absence
24
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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