Brimpton C.E. Primary School, Reading
Brimpton 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 October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 83rd-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 13,586th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Brimpton C.E. Primary School in detail
Brimpton C.E. Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Brimpton C of E Primary School. At Brimpton the learning journey for your child is the most important journey we can support them with. We pride ourselves on the quality of education we provide alongside the pastoral care that goes alongside your child's growth."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Brimpton C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% 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 40% in reading and 40% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Brimpton C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Brimpton C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Brimpton C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brimpton C.E. Primary School are Ashford Hill Primary School (1.6 miles, 93% reading, 100% maths); Aldermaston C.E. Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 64% reading, 57% maths); Woolhampton C.E. Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 67% maths); and Burnham Copse Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 64% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Brimpton C.E. Primary School.
Ashford Hill Primary SchoolAldermaston C.E. Primary SchoolWoolhampton C.E. Primary SchoolBurnham Copse Primary School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 1 (2%) 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
Brimpton C.E. Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Midgham Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brimpton Post Office (adjacent), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 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
In 2024/25, Brimpton C.E. Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 6.4 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
20.4%
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 improved from 40% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 40% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 40% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
12.3
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brimpton C.E. Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brimpton C.E. Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brimpton 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 Brimpton C.E. Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
47 pupils
53 places
6 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
49
Total Pupils
15
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
12.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,914
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,403
Per pupil
£486k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
43
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Brimpton C.E. Primary School
Questions parents ask about Brimpton C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Brimpton C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 50% did so in maths.
What is Brimpton C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brimpton C.E. Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Brimpton 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 Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
Brimpton C.E. Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 53 places.
How big are the classes at Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Brimpton C.E. Primary School average 12.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
Brimpton C.E. Primary School has around 49 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Brimpton C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Brimpton 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.
How many road collisions happen near Brimpton 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 Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
Brimpton C.E. Primary School is at Brimpton Lane, Brimpton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4TL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)