Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School, Wokingham
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
This is a caring school where children love learning and feel confident talking to adults about their concerns. The school excels at teaching reading through an effective phonics programme and regularly brings texts to life through engaging activities. Staff provide excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs, helping every child succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong caring culture where pupils feel safe and supported, with excellent behaviour overall
- Effective phonics programme and love of reading promoted from the earliest days
- Well-planned curriculum in most subjects with improved staff subject knowledge and training
- Thoughtful support for pupils with SEND, helping them learn successfully alongside classmates
- Significant improvements in pupil attendance through refined systems and targeted support
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the essential knowledge pupils need to learn is not clearly identified, which affects how well pupils develop understanding in these areas
- School should ensure key knowledge is clearly identified and delivered consistently across all curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of clubs, sports captain roles, librarian roles, school council membership, trips and visits
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School is a small, friendly school with a big heart where pupils feel safe, valued and respected. The school has successfully addressed previous areas for improvement and continues to achieve good outcomes across all areas.
At a Glance
1.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
48 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 88% to 100%. Maths has improved from 69% to 87%. Writing has improved from 81% to 93%.
Class Sizes
25.8
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
108 pupils
119 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wokingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wokingham
Admissions Demand - Wokingham
Places available
2,332
Applications
1,842
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Wokingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.60992%
Overall absence
16.32653%
Persistent absence
98
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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