Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School, Newbury
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England 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 Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 21st-highest of the 21 schools in Newbury with published results, and 13,535th of 14,452 across England. It was 45% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School in detail
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "As a small rural school, we are proud of our happy, caring, and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and inspired, and we are committed to providing an education that nurtures both academic success and personal development."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 44% of Year 6 pupils at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 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 Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School are Kingsclere Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 68% maths); Burghclere Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 100% reading, 100% maths); Highwood Copse Primary School (3.6 miles, Good); and Ashford Hill Primary School (3.7 miles, 93% reading, 100% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School.
Kingsclere Church of England Primary SchoolBurghclere Primary SchoolHighwood Copse Primary SchoolAshford Hill Primary School
Who goes there
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England 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
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Royal Oak (sw-bound), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England 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; 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 May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
12.0
Avg class size
11.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School
Newsletter 2 September 2026
24 Sep 2026
Newsletter September 2026
7 Sep 2026
Newsletter July 2026
10 Jul 2026
Newsletter June 2026
25 Jun 2026
Newsletter May 2026
15 May 2026
Newsletter April 2026
30 Apr 2026
From Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 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 Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
45%
Available places
47 pupils
105 places
58 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 Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
22.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
36
Total Pupils
15
Boys
21
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
9.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,475
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,908
Per pupil
£513k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
14.6%
Persistent absence
41
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 44% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 45% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School average 12 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School has around 36 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 14.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England 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 Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School?
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School is at Ecchinswell, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 4UA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)