Bradfield C.E. Primary School, Reading
Bradfield 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 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 361st of 14,452 across England. It was 75% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Berkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bradfield C.E. Primary School in detail
Bradfield C.E. Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Bradfield, we pride ourselves on offering a warm and nurturing community, in which children feel happy, safe and inspired to reach their potential. A child's primary school experience will stay with them for the rest of their lives, which is why we have the highest expectations of both our pupils and ourselves."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Bradfield C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 71% in West Berkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bradfield C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Bradfield C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Bradfield C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bradfield C.E. Primary School are Beenham Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 14% reading, 29% maths); Englefield C.E. Primary School (2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 75% maths); Woolhampton C.E. Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 67% maths); and Theale C.E. Primary School (2.6 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Bradfield C.E. Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Beenham Primary SchoolEnglefield C.E. Primary SchoolWoolhampton C.E. Primary SchoolTheale C.E. Primary School
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bradfield C.E. Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).
Who goes there
10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aldermaston Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bradfield Village Hall (in), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
Bradfield C.E. Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in a school built on respect, courage and kindness where they feel secure and valued. Teachers are highly skilled at explaining things clearly and supporting every child to succeed, particularly those who need extra help. The school prioritises reading and maths while developing your child's character through meaningful responsibilities and a strong sense of belonging.
Key Strengths
- Strong positive atmosphere with high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement
- Expert teaching with clear explanations and effective support for pupils who need catch-up help
- Excellent focus on reading and mathematics with well-structured phonics lessons and engaging resources
- Inclusive culture where pupils with SEND receive well-considered support and feel valued
- Pupils develop strong character through leadership roles and contributing to school improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, sports, house activities
Bradfield C.E. Primary School is a caring environment where pupils thrive and feel happy, safe and motivated to perform well. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
10.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 84% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
22.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bradfield C.E. Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bradfield C.E. Primary School.
- Mighty Allstars at BradfieldAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bradfield C.E. Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bradfield 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
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 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 Bradfield C.E. Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
154 pupils
204 places
50 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
Inspection History(13)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
156
Total Pupils
84
Boys
72
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,002
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,570
Per pupil
£912k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
3.7%
Persistent absence
134
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bradfield C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bradfield C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Bradfield C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bradfield C.E. Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bradfield 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 Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
Bradfield C.E. Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 75% of its 204 places.
How big are the classes at Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Bradfield C.E. Primary School average 22.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
Bradfield C.E. Primary School has around 156 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Bradfield C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 3.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bradfield 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 Bradfield 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: Mighty Allstars at Bradfield (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 Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 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 Bradfield C.E. Primary School?
Bradfield C.E. Primary School is at Cock Lane, Southend, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)