Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, Reading
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Reading. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 74th-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- 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
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School reached the expected standard in reading and 59% 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 94% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School are Mrs Bland's Infant School (1 mile, Good); Garland Junior School (1.2 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 53% maths); and Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School (2.3 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School.
Mrs Bland's Infant SchoolGarland Junior SchoolBurghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary SchoolMortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School
Who goes there
6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aldermaston Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Peters Church (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School issued 1 suspension, 1 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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 94% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 59% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
17.5
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School.
- Funtastic Kids@Sulhamstead And Ufton NervetAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet 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 Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
99 pupils
105 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reading
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)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
94
Total Pupils
43
Boys
51
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,517
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,442
Per pupil
£692k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
12.2%
Persistent absence
82
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
Questions parents ask about Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
What are SATs results like at Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School?
Of the pupils at Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 59% did so in maths.
What is Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School's Ofsted rating?
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School?
No fixed boundary. When Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet 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 Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School?
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School?
Classes at Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School average 23.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School?
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School has around 94 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School in 2024/25. 12.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet 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 Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Funtastic Kids@Sulhamstead And Ufton Nervet (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 Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet 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 Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School?
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School is at Church Lane, Ufton Nervet, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)