Gorse Ride Infants' 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
Gorse Ride Infants' School excels at teaching children to read confidently and fluently, with exceptional phonics support that helps pupils access all other learning. The school creates a nurturing, happy environment where pupils feel safe, supported and celebrated, and provides enriching activities like clubs and trips that broaden their learning beyond the classroom. Staff are well-supported, parents are overwhelmingly positive about the provision, and the school's values of kindness, determination and responsibility are woven through everything it does.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional phonics teaching and early reading focus - pupils consistently achieve excellent outcomes in phonics screening checks
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum across all subjects with teachers receiving regular training to deliver it effectively
- Strong behaviour and emotional development - pupils respond well to high expectations and learn calming strategies like breathing techniques
- Commitment to removing barriers for all pupils, including those with SEND who learn the same curriculum as peers
- Rich enrichment opportunities including clubs such as dance and mini-Olympics with no barriers to attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent correction of letter and number formation mistakes in pupils' writing - some pupils keep repeating the same transcription errors
- Staff need better training and skills to identify and address weaknesses in pupils' transcription skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance club, mini-Olympics, school trips, road safety workshops, mental health activities, online safety training
Gorse Ride Infants' School is a nurturing place where pupils thrive, are happy and confident, and feel safe and well supported. The school has developed an engaging and ambitious curriculum with a rigorous approach to reading that helps all pupils access learning successfully.
At a Glance
17.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
109 pupils
120 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)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.91749%
Overall absence
3.33333%
Persistent absence
60
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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