Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School, Newbury
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
This caring village school creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels they belong. Staff know pupils well and are committed to helping every child succeed, with particularly outstanding provision in early years. The school offers a balanced curriculum with a strong focus on reading and enrichment activities that broaden pupils' horizons.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with children making excellent academic and personal progress
- Strong reading culture with effective phonics programme helping pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Excellent leadership and staff commitment to high-quality education and professional development
- Calm, orderly classrooms where pupils show pride in their work and strong motivation to achieve
- Well-planned enrichment programme including educational visits, theatre trips and residential experiences
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, task design does not give pupils enough opportunities to think deeply, reason and solve problems independently
- Pupils recall facts well but are less secure in applying subject-specific skills independently
- Attendance needs to continue improving for some pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to museums and theatre, places of worship, residential trips including abseiling, school council work supporting local charities
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School is a village school at the heart of the community where warm friendships flourish and pupils feel safe and happy. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'requires improvement' rating, with strong leadership and high expectations driving successful pupil outcomes.
At a Glance
36.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 80%. Maths has declined from 67% to 60%. Writing has improved from 80% to 87%.
Class Sizes
20.3
Avg class size
12.0
Infant (KS1)
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
91 pupils
98 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbury
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(12)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.02709%
Overall absence
18.07229%
Persistent absence
83
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.