Enborne C.E. Primary School, Newbury
Enborne 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 January 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 21 schools in Newbury with published results, and 361st of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Berkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Enborne C.E. Primary School in detail
Enborne C.E. Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Enborne CE Primary we believe every child is a gift from God and as such they will be central to every decision made in school."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Enborne CE Primary School. Our school is a place where the children come first, they are central to every decision we make. We strive to ensure our children are happy and successful; they grow, during their time with us, to be ambitious and resilient."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Enborne C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% 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 (88% in reading, 100% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Enborne C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Enborne C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 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 Enborne C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Enborne C.E. Primary School are Falkland Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 87% maths); John Rankin Infant and Nursery School (1.6 miles); John Rankin Junior School (1.7 miles); and St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill (1.9 miles, Good).
Falkland Primary SchoolJohn Rankin Infant and Nursery SchoolJohn Rankin Junior SchoolSt Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Enborne C.E. Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
3.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 11 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 1 (1.3%) 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
Enborne C.E. Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newbury Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often robbery. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
Enborne 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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Enborne is a welcoming, close-knit community where children thrive academically and personally. The school combines a rich, ambitious curriculum with regular performances, trips, and hands-on learning that builds confidence and helps pupils understand the wider world. Teachers know their pupils exceptionally well and provide the right support so that every child, including those with additional needs, succeeds.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching and flexible interventions that help all pupils catch up quickly
- Ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum that meets pupils' needs well and helps them achieve very well
- Broad range of extra activities including performances, trips, and investigations that build pupil confidence and contribute to a close-knit school community
- Pupils with special educational needs thrive and achieve as well as their peers
- High expectations rooted in school values create consistently positive behaviour
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
London museums and theatre trips, choir performances, charity fundraising, Pupil Parliament, shows and performances, science experiments and investigations
Enborne C.E. Primary School has successfully maintained the high standards it achieved when judged outstanding in 2019. Pupils are friendly, polite, and show exemplary behaviour, thriving in mixed-age classes with a unique curriculum that goes beyond national requirements.
At a Glance
3.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 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 improved from 88% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
17.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
82 pupils
84 places
2 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
11
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
15.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
77
Total Pupils
39
Boys
38
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
9.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,009
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,814
Per pupil
£598k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
5.3%
Persistent absence
76
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
Enborne C.E. Primary School
Questions parents ask about Enborne C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Enborne C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Enborne C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 92% did so in maths.
What is Enborne C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Enborne C.E. Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Enborne C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Enborne 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 Enborne C.E. Primary School?
Enborne C.E. Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Enborne C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Enborne C.E. Primary School average 19.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Enborne C.E. Primary School?
Enborne C.E. Primary School has around 77 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Enborne C.E. Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Enborne C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Enborne C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Enborne 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 Enborne 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 Enborne C.E. Primary School?
Enborne C.E. Primary School is at Enborne, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0JU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)