Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, Reading
Burghfield St Mary's 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 July 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 62nd-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% 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 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Berkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 71% in West Berkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 67 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School are Garland Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); Mrs Bland's Infant School (1.4 miles, Good); Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School (1.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 59% maths); and Calcot Junior School (2 miles, Good, 73% reading, 69% maths).
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Garland Junior SchoolMrs Bland's Infant SchoolSulhamstead and Ufton Nervet SchoolCalcot Junior School
Who goes there
12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 30 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Theale Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clayhill Road turn (opposite), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
Burghfield St Mary's 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; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 53% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place 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
30
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
119
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,715
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,482
Per pupil
£1243k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
13.1%
Persistent absence
183
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
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Questions parents ask about Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 53% did so in maths.
What is Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
What is the catchment area for Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Burghfield St Mary's 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 Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 13.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burghfield St Mary's 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 Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School?
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is at Theale Road, Burghfield Village, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3TX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)