Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School, Wokingham

In its own words: "We are always delighted to welcome visitors to our school and share knowledge of its past and plans for its future. Here we share some key points of interest both about our history and our current provision. The School is a Church School set up voluntarily by the Church of England."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors I would like to welcome you to Finchampstead Church of England (Aided) Primary School."

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 83% in Wokingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 88% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School are Nine Mile Ride Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 91% maths); Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); Gorse Ride Infants' School (1.2 miles, Good); and Gorse Ride Junior School (1.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 73% maths).

Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

48 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).

1.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 11 pupils (10.2%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Crowthorne Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Finchampstead Village (in), 210 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wokingham (70).

Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.