Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School, Thatcham
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Thatcham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 12 schools in Thatcham with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 52% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Berkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 71% in West Berkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School are Hermitage Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 64% maths); Yattendon C.E. Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Compton C.E. Primary School (2.1 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 75% maths); and Compton C.E. Primary School (2.1 miles).
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Hermitage Primary SchoolYattendon C.E. Primary SchoolCompton C.E. Primary SchoolCompton C.E. Primary School
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (28.3%) received SEN support and 1 (2.2%) 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.
Staffing
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hampstead Norreys Primary School (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from November 2019, 6 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
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, nurturing school where children thrive through dedicated staff support and clear boundaries. Teachers are knowledgeable, check understanding regularly, and carefully select activities to help pupils build knowledge. The school is ambitious for every child to succeed, including those with additional needs, and provides enriching experiences like trips and community involvement that help pupils become well-rounded, respectful citizens.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching and careful book selection to develop a love of reading
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with swift identification and tailored learning
- Teachers have secure subject knowledge and skilfully check pupils' understanding
- Engaging curriculum with enriching activities and visits that develop life skills
- Calm, purposeful school environment where pupils behave well and concentrate on learning
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, the important knowledge pupils should learn is not clearly defined enough
- Pupils are not acquiring deep levels of understanding consistently across all subjects due to unclear curriculum content
- School needs to identify and check the impact of improvements on deepening understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Beach trips, sports competitions, museum visits, chocolate factory visits, creative writing club, sports club, curriculum challenge days with federation partner school
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is a small, supportive and caring school where pupils feel valued and secure. The school has maintained good standards with an engaging curriculum that extends beyond the classroom.
At a Glance
26.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 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 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.3
Avg class size
18.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School.
- uKids @ Hampstead NorreysAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hampstead Norreys C.E. 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
52%
Available places
55 pupils
105 places
50 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Thatcham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thatcham
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
30.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
46
Total Pupils
21
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
9.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,066
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,381
Per pupil
£504k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
9.4%
Persistent absence
53
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hampstead Norreys C.E. 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 Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 52% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School average 15.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School has around 46 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 9.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hampstead Norreys C.E. 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 Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: uKids @ Hampstead Norreys (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School?
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is at Newbury Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0TR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)