Compton C.E. Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Compton C.E. Primary School.
Compton C.E. Primary School, Newbury
Compton C.E. Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Newbury. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 21 schools in Newbury with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- 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 8 Oct 2026
Compton C.E. Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Compton C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 71% in West Berkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 71% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Compton C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Compton C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Compton C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Compton C.E. Primary School are Compton C.E. Primary School (under 0.1 miles); The Ilsleys Primary School (2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 100% maths); Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 60% reading, 60% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Compton C.E. Primary School.
Compton C.E. Primary SchoolThe Ilsleys Primary SchoolHampstead Norreys C.E. Primary SchoolBeedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Compton C.E. Primary School (as of September 2025): 78% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 55% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (84%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (55%).
Who goes there
15.9% 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.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (5%).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Compton C.E. Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Cottage (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Compton C.E. Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.2 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; 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 March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2013 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
63 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 declined from 81% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Compton C.E. Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Compton C.E. Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Compton 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Compton C.E. Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
163 pupils
210 places
47 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newbury
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
21.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
157
Total Pupils
76
Boys
81
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
16.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,992
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,757
Per pupil
£1068k
Total funding
£55k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
13.1%
Persistent absence
160
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Compton C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Compton C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Compton C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Compton C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Compton C.E. Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Compton C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Compton 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 Compton C.E. Primary School?
Compton C.E. Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Compton C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Compton C.E. Primary School average 23.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Compton C.E. Primary School?
Compton C.E. Primary School has around 157 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Compton C.E. Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Compton 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 Compton C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Compton 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.
Where is Compton C.E. Primary School?
Compton C.E. Primary School is at School Road, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6QU.