Hungerford Primary School, Hungerford

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.8km)Possible (~2.5km)Unlikely (~3.3km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Lucy Smith
Pupils:316 / 383 capacity
LA:West Berkshire
Phone:01488682230
Address:Fairview Road, Hungerford, RG17 0BT
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:109816
UKPRN:10068965
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Newbury
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Hungerford Primary School creates a caring, welcoming environment where children are happy and develop excellent relationships with staff. The school has high ambitions for all pupils and teaches them important life skills alongside a well-planned curriculum. Pupils learn to be responsible community members through opportunities like play leadership roles, charity fundraising, and participation in local events.

Key Strengths

  • Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff helping pupils become confident readers quickly
  • Highly inclusive environment with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
  • Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge sequentially
  • Excellent early years provision where children flourish through caring relationships and stimulating activities
  • Strong emphasis on pupils' wider development including charity work, environmental learning, and life skills

Areas for Improvement

  • In some subjects, teaching does not provide enough opportunities for pupils to revisit and build on prior learning, preventing them from developing secure understanding
  • Need to ensure teaching across all subjects effectively supports pupils' learning and helps them achieve well

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture that prioritises pupils' interests and wellbeing.

Extracurricular Activities

Eco-committee, gardening club, play leaders, daily mile walking, charity fundraising, enterprise initiatives, first aid training, money management skills, local council visits, local community events, radio station visits

Hungerford Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school where pupils thrive and enjoy positive relationships with staff. The school has successfully maintained the good standards identified at its previous inspection in January 2020.

At a Glance

29.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

69 responses
Would recommend97%
Child is happy96%
Well taught97%
Good progress96%
Feels safe97%
Well behaved97%
Bullying dealt with15%
Kept informed93%
Handles concerns68%
Wider development94%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-6ppMaths+7ppWriting+5pp

Reading has declined from 75% to 69%. Maths has improved from 70% to 77%. Writing has improved from 68% to 73%.

Class Sizes

23.1

Avg class size

20.0

Infant (KS1)

25.0

KS2

13

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Hungerford Rail Station (Entrance)
438m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Southview (adj)
41m · 1 min walk
Atherton Crescent (adj)
215m · 3 min walk
Priory Close (adj)
249m · 4 min walk
Station Road (opp)
330m · 5 min walk
Bulpit Lane (opp)
340m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

83%

Available places

316 pupils

383 capacity

67 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Hungerford

Low pressure
New homes approved:319
Projected new pupils:80

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hungerford

Admissions Demand - West Berkshire

Low demand0.77x oversubscription

Places available

1,973

Applications

1,515

Got 1st preference

93.9%

Got preferred school

98.9%

Primary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(110)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.30541%

Overall absence

11.66667%

Persistent absence

300

Enrolments

Authorised3.25631%
Unauthorised1.0491%
Persistent (10%+)11.66667%
Severe (50%+)0.33333%

Absence trend

4.13265%
18/19
4.44518%
20/21
6.92334%
21/22
5.86462%
22/23
5.95825%
23/24
4.30541%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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