Falkland Primary School, Newbury
Falkland Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Newbury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 21 schools in Newbury with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Falkland Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Falkland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% 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 (85% in reading, 80% in maths).
Getting a place at Falkland Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Falkland Primary School as their first choice and 152 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Falkland Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Falkland Primary School are John Rankin Infant and Nursery School (0.6 miles); John Rankin Junior School (0.7 miles); Highwood Copse Primary School (1 mile, Good); and St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School (1.2 miles, Good).
John Rankin Infant and Nursery SchoolJohn Rankin Junior SchoolHighwood Copse Primary SchoolSt John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
What parents say
153 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Falkland Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).
Who goes there
6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 70 pupils (16.6%) received SEN support and 9 (2.1%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newbury Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park House School (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Falkland Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Falkland Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Falkland Primary School are Park House School (0.2 miles) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles).
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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2012, 14 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 April 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Falkland Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Falkland Primary School.
- Funtastic Kids @ St George'sAt the school · Not yet graded
- Elite Camps Newbury270m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Falkland Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Falkland 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.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Your chances of a place at Falkland Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
424 pupils
419 places
5 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
18.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
422
Total Pupils
207
Boys
215
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
16.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,428
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,027
Per pupil
£2217k
Total funding
£33k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
7.3%
Persistent absence
369
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
Falkland Primary School
Questions parents ask about Falkland Primary School
What are SATs results like at Falkland Primary School?
Of the pupils at Falkland Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Falkland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Falkland Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Falkland Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Falkland 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 Falkland Primary School?
Falkland Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Falkland Primary School?
Classes at Falkland Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Falkland Primary School?
Falkland Primary School has around 422 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Falkland Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Falkland Primary School in 2024/25. 7.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Falkland Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Falkland 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.
Does Falkland Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Funtastic Kids @ St George's (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Falkland Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Falkland Primary School?
Falkland Primary School is at Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6NU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)