Hungerford Primary School, Hungerford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
316 pupils
383 capacity
67 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hungerford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hungerford
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.30541%
Overall absence
11.66667%
Persistent absence
300
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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