Falkland Primary School, Newbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Falkland Primary School creates a family-like atmosphere where children feel safe and respected. The school excels at teaching reading from reception onwards and provides excellent support for children who need extra help. Your child will benefit from a well-organized curriculum, high behavioural expectations, and enriching trips and activities linked to their learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with all staff trained in phonics; pupils read daily and receive targeted interventions
- Well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects from early years through Year 6
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those struggling emotionally with regular plan reviews
- Strong behaviour expectations with high attendance and skilled pastoral support
- Early years provision helps children develop communication and problem-solving skills
Areas for Improvement
- New pedagogical approach for helping pupils remember learning is not yet consistently embedded across all subjects
- Some pupils, including vulnerable ones, are not achieving as well as they could due to inconsistent teaching approaches
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, well-being club, curriculum-linked trips including visits to local farm, residential trips in Years 4, 5 and 6
Falkland Primary School is a good primary school where pupils feel part of a family and are enthusiastic about learning. The school is ambitious for all pupils to achieve well, with strong performance in national tests at the end of key stage 2.
At a Glance
6.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
153 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82%. Maths has improved from 80% to 87%. Writing has declined from 77% to 68%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
14
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
422 pupils
420 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbury
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
1,973
Applications
1,515
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.20992%
Overall absence
7.31707%
Persistent absence
369
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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