Walter Infant School, Wokingham
Walter Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Wokingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. It was 89% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wokingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Walter Infant School in detail
Walter Infant School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Walter Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Walter Infant School as their first choice and 158 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Walter Infant School are St Paul's CofE Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 93% reading, 85% maths); Windmill Primary School and Nursery (0.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 96% maths); The Hawthorns Primary School (0.6 miles); and Emmbrook Infant School (0.8 miles).
St Paul's CofE Junior SchoolWindmill Primary School and NurseryThe Hawthorns Primary SchoolEmmbrook Infant School
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Walter Infant School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Who goes there
8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 29% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (44%), Asian (22%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 10 (4.5%) 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
Walter Infant School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wokingham Rail Station, about 370 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wokingham Station Interchange, 310 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Walter Infant School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 147 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wokingham (70), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Walter Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Walter Infant School are The Holt School (0.3 miles), The Emmbrook School (0.6 miles) and St Crispin's School (1.1 miles).
Sources: 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Walter Infant School excels at creating an inspirational learning environment where every child feels valued and secure. Teachers expertly teach reading and other curriculum areas in a logical order, helping all pupils make rapid progress regardless of their starting points. The school celebrates diversity, welcomes families new to the country, and helps pupils understand their feelings while developing into confident, independent learners.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching of reading with expert support for pupils learning English as an additional language
- Ambitious and well-developed curriculum taught through purposeful experiences like garden growing and farm visits
- Impeccable pupil behaviour supported by consistent positive approaches that build self-esteem and emotional understanding
- Exceptional early years provision where children develop confidence and are well-prepared for Year 1
- Strong personal development programme including democracy through school councils and peer support roles
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders, staff and pupils demonstrating commitment to putting pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Dragon dancing, Lunar New Year celebrations, reindeer visits, school garden growing, farm visits, playground pals programme, school council roles
Walter Infant School is an Outstanding school where pupils find learning inspirational in a child-friendly environment led by knowledgeable teachers. The school has a passion for equity and fairness, welcoming all pupils including those new to the country and learning English.
At a Glance
8.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
73 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
23.4
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Walter Infant School
Friday Flyer 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Friday Flyer 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Friday Flyer 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
Friday Flyer 4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
Friday Flyer 17th July 2026
17 Jul 2026
Respect and Tolerance Presentation
From Walter Infant School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Walter Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Walter Infant School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Walter RG41At the school · Not yet graded
- Just Play Sports at Walter InfantsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Just Play Sports at St Paul'sAt the school · Not yet graded
- Barracudas Wokingham The Holt520m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Walter Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wokingham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Walter Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Walter Infant School is in Wokingham; for families living there:
Apply to Wokingham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 24 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wokingham is 7 (the median across 85 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
239 pupils
270 places
31 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wokingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wokingham
Across Wokingham council
Places available
2,172
Applications
1,832
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All primary applications across Wokingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
221
Total Pupils
112
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
14.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,305
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,354
Per pupil
£1393k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.9%
Persistent absence
183
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
Walter Infant School
Questions parents ask about Walter Infant School
What is Walter Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Walter Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Walter Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Walter Infant School is oversubscribed, Wokingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Walter Infant School?
Walter Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 270 places.
How big are the classes at Walter Infant School?
Classes at Walter Infant School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Walter Infant School?
Walter Infant School has around 221 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Walter Infant School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Walter Infant School in 2024/25. 10.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Walter Infant School?
Apply through Wokingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Walter Infant 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 Walter Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Walter RG41 (registered, not yet graded), Just Play Sports at Walter Infants (registered, not yet graded) and Just Play Sports at St Paul's (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Walter Infant School's term dates?
Walter Infant School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wokingham. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Walter Infant School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 24 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wokingham is 7 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Walter Infant School?
Walter Infant School is at Murray Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2TA.
Sources: Wokingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)