Englefield C.E. Primary School, Reading
Englefield 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 November 2010. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 53rd-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2010)
- 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
Englefield C.E. Primary School in detail
Englefield C.E. Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small school situated in the unique setting of the Englefield Estate, surrounded by beautiful woodland, deer parks and grazing horses. We are privileged to have strong connections with the Estate and are immensely proud of our school and the opportunities our children are given to explore and enrich their learning within this wonderful environment."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Berkshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Englefield 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 fell from 91% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Englefield C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Englefield C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 44 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Englefield C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Englefield C.E. Primary School are Theale C.E. Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); Bradfield C.E. Primary School (2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 92% maths); Springfield Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); and Calcot Infant School and Nursery (2.1 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Englefield C.E. Primary School.
Theale C.E. Primary SchoolBradfield C.E. Primary SchoolSpringfield Primary SchoolCalcot Infant School and Nursery
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Englefield 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 the school has high expectations for their child (94%).
Who goes there
7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (8%).
Staffing
Englefield C.E. Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 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 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Englefield flexi area (drt), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
Englefield 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 November 2010, 15 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
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a nurturing school where children are exceptionally well-behaved and develop a genuine love of learning. The school offers rich experiences that extend beyond the classroom, including clubs, residential trips, and community involvement that help build resilience and character. Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a caring environment where every child is known well and supported to thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes from early years onwards, with pupils showing high levels of respect and kindness
- Strong reading provision at the heart of the curriculum, with pupils developing a real love of reading
- Excellent wider development opportunities including residential trips, diversity awareness, and rich extracurricular activities
- Secure subject knowledge among staff with high expectations for all pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- The school needs to strengthen assessment approaches in some subjects within the wider curriculum to ensure pupils' learning builds on what they already know
- In a few subjects, gaps in pupils' knowledge are sometimes missed because checking understanding is not yet fully embedded
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils confident about what to do and who to tell if they have concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, netball, beekeeping, residential trips, food bank support, Englefield Flower Show, before- and after-school club
Englefield C.E. Primary School is a happy and welcoming school where pupils thrive with a strong sense of community. The school's ambitious curriculum enables all pupils to achieve well, with exceptional behaviour and outstanding personal development.
At a Glance
7.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 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 91% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 91% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Englefield C.E. Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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 Englefield C.E. Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
111 pupils
112 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
17
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
19.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
106
Total Pupils
57
Boys
49
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
15.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,839
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,714
Per pupil
£687k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
9.4%
Persistent absence
96
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
Englefield C.E. Primary School
Questions parents ask about Englefield C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Englefield C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Englefield C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Englefield C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Englefield C.E. Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2010, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Englefield C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Englefield 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 Englefield C.E. Primary School?
Englefield C.E. Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Englefield C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Englefield C.E. Primary School average 26.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Englefield C.E. Primary School?
Englefield C.E. Primary School has around 106 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Englefield C.E. Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Englefield C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 9.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Englefield C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Englefield 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 Englefield 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 Englefield C.E. Primary School?
Englefield C.E. Primary School is at The Street, Englefield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)