Whitchurch Primary School, Reading
Whitchurch Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Reading. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oxfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Whitchurch Primary School in detail
Whitchurch Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "© 2026 Whitchurch Primary School. Built using WordPress and the One Page Express theme ."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, running, drama, gardening and art.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Whitchurch Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 100% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Whitchurch Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Whitchurch Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Whitchurch Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitchurch Primary School are Pangbourne Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 64% maths); Purley CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Long Lane Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 62% maths); and Downsway Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 73% maths).
Whitchurch Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Pangbourne Primary SchoolPurley CofE Primary SchoolLong Lane Primary SchoolDownsway Primary School
Who goes there
6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (14.7%) received SEN support and 4 (2.9%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Whitchurch Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Pangbourne Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 23 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Whitchurch Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 4.4 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; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.6%
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 remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 85% to 65% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Whitchurch Primary School
Term dates
Whitchurch Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Whitchurch Primary School is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
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 Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
136 pupils
140 places
4 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 Oxfordshire council
Places available
8,615
Applications
6,903
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
136
Total Pupils
62
Boys
74
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
15.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,256
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,578
Per pupil
£828k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
5.7%
Persistent absence
122
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
Whitchurch Primary School
Questions parents ask about Whitchurch Primary School
What are SATs results like at Whitchurch Primary School?
Of the pupils at Whitchurch Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Whitchurch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitchurch Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Whitchurch Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Whitchurch Primary School is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Whitchurch Primary School?
Whitchurch Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Whitchurch Primary School?
Classes at Whitchurch Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Whitchurch Primary School?
Whitchurch Primary School has around 136 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whitchurch Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Whitchurch Primary School in 2024/25. 5.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whitchurch Primary School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Whitchurch 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.
What are Whitchurch Primary School's term dates?
Whitchurch Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Oxfordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 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 Whitchurch 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 Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Whitchurch Primary School?
Whitchurch Primary School is at Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7EJ.
Sources: Oxfordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)