Burghclere 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Burghclere Primary is particularly strong at teaching reading from the very start of Reception, with all staff trained in high-quality phonics. The school is genuinely ambitious for all pupils, including those with special needs, adapting the curriculum so everyone can succeed. Children develop into respectful, confident learners who understand and respect people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme with early phonics teaching and matched books helping pupils reach age-appropriate levels -
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and check pupils' understanding to address misconceptions -
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with personalised learning plans and regular progress reviews -
- High-quality personal development provision including leadership roles, global projects and learning about different cultures -
- Good behaviour throughout the school with consistent application of clear expectations
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, pupils are not given enough opportunities to apply the knowledge they have learned, which limits deeper understanding -
- The school should continue embedding strategies across more subjects to help pupils deepen their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school maintaining good relationships with families and creating an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport competitions with other schools, school council, play leaders, music maestros, junior road safety officers, trips to local places of interest (Vikings, pollution and environment study), visiting speakers (scientist discussing submarines), fundraising for local and international charities, global school projects with international links
Burghclere Primary School has improved from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating and now provides a good quality of education. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum designed to help all succeed, with particularly strong emphasis on reading and support for those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
7.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 100%. Maths has improved from 79% to 100%. Writing has improved from 71% to 90%.
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
95 pupils
119 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbury
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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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
4.57877%
Overall absence
9.41176%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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