Calcot Infant School and Nursery, Reading
Calcot Infant School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Reading. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. It was 86% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Calcot Infant School and Nursery in detail
Getting a place at Calcot Infant School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Calcot Infant School and Nursery as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 39 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 Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Calcot Infant School and Nursery are Calcot Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 69% maths); St Paul's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 94% reading, 90% maths); Springfield Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); and Birch Copse Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 83% reading, 82% maths).
Calcot Junior SchoolSt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolSpringfield Primary SchoolBirch Copse Primary School
Who goes there
16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 6 (2.8%) 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
Calcot Infant School and Nursery had 14 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 Theale Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oliver Drive West (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 66 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Calcot Infant School and Nursery issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Calcot Infant School and Nursery are Little Heath School (0.9 miles) and Theale Green School (1.6 miles).
Sources: 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
16.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
26.2
Infant (KS1)
8
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 Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Calcot Infant School and Nursery.
- Let Them Play CalcotAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Calcot Infant School and Nursery from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Calcot Infant School and Nursery 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
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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 Calcot Infant School and Nursery
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
169 pupils
197 places
28 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
13.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
114
Boys
103
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,325
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,916
Per pupil
£1133k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
12.9%
Persistent absence
116
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
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Questions parents ask about Calcot Infant School and Nursery
What is Calcot Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Calcot Infant School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023.
What is the catchment area for Calcot Infant School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Calcot Infant School and Nursery 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 Calcot Infant School and Nursery?
Calcot Infant School and Nursery was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 197 places.
How big are the classes at Calcot Infant School and Nursery?
Classes at Calcot Infant School and Nursery average 27.1 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 Calcot Infant School and Nursery?
Calcot Infant School and Nursery has around 217 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Calcot Infant School and Nursery?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Calcot Infant School and Nursery in 2024/25. 12.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Calcot Infant School and Nursery?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Calcot Infant School and Nursery 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 Calcot Infant School and Nursery have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Let Them Play Calcot (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 Calcot Infant School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Calcot Infant School and Nursery?
Calcot Infant School and Nursery is at Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)