Inkpen Primary School, Hungerford
Inkpen Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Hungerford. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, ended in a report card: 6 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Before that it was rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in June 2023. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 6 schools in Hungerford with published results, and 8,174th of 13,912 across England. It was 43% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted report card
- 1 area need attention
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Inkpen Primary School in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 3 March 2026 inspection grades Inkpen Primary School on 7 areas: 6 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils generally achieve well, particularly from their starting points."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Since the previous inspection, leaders have refined their approach to the design and implementation of the curriculum."
Early years - Expected standard. "Children in the early years are encouraged to be curious and inquisitive."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "Staff have a secure awareness of the needs of pupils at the school."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "The school has been on a journey of improvement over the last few years."
Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that pupils secure the skills and knowledge that they need to successfully navigate the world around them and be prepared for life in modern Britain."
Attendance and behaviour - Needs attention. "Attendance has been too low for a period of time."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue their approach towards attendance in order to positively impact pupils' attendance over time"; "Leaders should further refine their approach towards the teaching of handwriting, so all pupils secure this foundational knowledge and apply it across the curriculum".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Inkpen Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Inkpen is a caring, family-centred school. Individuality is celebrated in a secure and happy environment, where all children are encouraged to grow into confident, independent learners, challenging themselves to discover and develop their own gifts and talents in order to realise their full potential. Academically we strive for the very best in each child."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 6:00pm.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 18 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Berkshire
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Inkpen Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 71% in West Berkshire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Inkpen Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Inkpen Primary School as their first choice and 9 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Inkpen Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Inkpen Primary School are Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 43% reading, 39% maths); Hungerford Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 69% reading, 77% maths); St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 73% maths); and Enborne C.E. Primary School (4.1 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 92% maths).
Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary SchoolHungerford Primary SchoolSt Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolEnborne C.E. Primary School
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Inkpen Primary School (as of April 2026): 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 pupils behave well (97%).
Who goes there
14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 7 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 5 (12.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Inkpen Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kintbury Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Inkpen Primary School (opposite), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
Inkpen Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- AchievementExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Inkpen Primary School
This is a small school with a big heart. Care and compassion underpin all that pupils experience. As a result of the school's warm and welcoming environment, pupils feel valued and supported. This is particularly the case for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The inclusive nature of the school shines through its work. This nurturing culture is recognised and appreciated by pupils, parents and carers. Leaders are ambitious for pupils to achieve well, both academically and socially. Pupils are generally ready for the next stage in their education. Leaders are alert to the fact that moving to secondary school from a small school is a significant transition for pupils. As a result, support is tailored to help pupils with this. Pupils love learning. They speak enthusiastically about the many trips and theme days and weeks that they experience. A love of reading has been developed through the school. This begins in the early years, where children enjoy listening to stories and reciting rhymes. Pupils are rightly proud of their school and the important part they play in making it a lovely place to be. Behaviour is positive throughout the school. Pupils demonstrate high levels of consideration for one another. They do not have to worry about the behaviour of others as they know that any incidents of unkindness will be swiftly dealt with. Pupils are confident that there are trusted adults, who will help them if they have any worries or concerns. This helps to foster a sense of belonging as well as ensuring that pupils feel safe. Attendance for some pupils has been too low for too long. Leaders are working with families and external agencies to address this. More recently, improvements have been seen. However, this work is ongoing.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should continue their approach towards attendance in order to positively impact pupils' attendance over time.
- Leaders should further refine their approach towards the teaching of handwriting, so all pupils secure this foundational knowledge and apply it across the curriculum.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 3 March 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a small school with a big heart where care and compassion are at the centre of everything. Pupils achieve well from their starting points, with particularly strong support for those with additional needs. The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and develops confidence and independence.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching helping pupils learn to read quickly
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, enabling them to access learning alongside peers
- Positive behaviour and relationships underpinned by the school's caring ethos and clear values
- High-quality curriculum that has been refined to reflect mixed-age classes and ensure pupils make connections across subjects
- Staff receive strong professional development and support from leaders
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance has been too low and improvements are not yet fast enough despite action taken by leaders
- Handwriting skills need further development to ensure pupils form letters accurately and consistently
- Some missed opportunities in early years to deepen children's learning through high-quality adult interactions and independent play
- Pupils sometimes do not recall the intended learning from enrichment activities they participate in
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where leaders and governors fulfil their responsibilities and all legal requirements are in place, helping pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, trips, theme days, outdoor provision
Inkpen Primary School is a small school with a warm, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and supported. Leaders have made significant improvements to the curriculum and teaching, resulting in pupils achieving well from their starting points.
At a Glance
14.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
13.7
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Inkpen Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Inkpen Primary School.
- Premier Education at Inkpen PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Inkpen Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Inkpen 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 Inkpen Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
35 pupils
82 places
47 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hungerford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hungerford
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
7
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
29.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
41
Total Pupils
19
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
10.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,578
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£10,723
Per pupil
£434k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.8%
Overall absence
24.1%
Persistent absence
29
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Inkpen Primary School
What are SATs results like at Inkpen Primary School?
Of the pupils at Inkpen Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Inkpen Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Inkpen Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Inkpen Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Inkpen 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 Inkpen Primary School?
Inkpen Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 43% of its 82 places.
How big are the classes at Inkpen Primary School?
Classes at Inkpen Primary School average 13.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Inkpen Primary School?
Inkpen Primary School has around 41 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Inkpen Primary School?
11.8% of sessions were missed at Inkpen Primary School in 2024/25. 24.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Inkpen Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Inkpen 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 Inkpen Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Education at Inkpen Primary (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 Inkpen 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 Inkpen Primary School?
Inkpen Primary School is at Weavers Lane, Inkpen, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9QE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)