Woolhampton C.E. Primary School, Reading
Woolhampton C.E. Primary 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 December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 52nd-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Berkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School in detail
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Woolhampton CE Primary School - a small, vibrant Church of England school at the heart of our rural community. We provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish in every way."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £4.50 per session.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Woolhampton C.E. Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 71% in West Berkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Woolhampton C.E. Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Woolhampton C.E. Primary School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 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 Woolhampton C.E. Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Woolhampton C.E. Primary School are Beenham Primary School (1 mile, Good, 14% reading, 29% maths); Aldermaston C.E. Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 57% maths); Brimpton C.E. Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 50% maths); and Bradfield C.E. Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 92% maths).
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Beenham Primary SchoolAldermaston C.E. Primary SchoolBrimpton C.E. Primary SchoolBradfield C.E. Primary School
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Woolhampton C.E. Primary School (as of September 2025): 72% would recommend the school, 83% say their child is happy there and 56% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (86%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (56%).
Who goes there
5.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Midgham Rail Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Douai Abbey Gardens (opposite), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Woolhampton C.E. Primary 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; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Some aspects are not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School creates a warm, inclusive community where children feel safe and happy. The school has a well-thought-out curriculum and strong personal development programme that helps pupils understand modern British values and healthy relationships. Pupils love reading and benefit from an ordered early reading approach with access to a wide range of engaging books.
Key Strengths
- Broad and balanced curriculum with logical sequence of learning from Reception to Year 6
- Strong personal development programme with clear PSHE education and understanding of British values
- Excellent early reading programme with pupils having access to well-matched books
- Positive school culture with pupils feeling safe, cared for and part of a close community
- Good attendance figures that compare well with local and national averages
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently and accurately explain expectations, preventing pupils from improving and consolidating knowledge
- Pupils have significant gaps in foundational literacy skills, particularly spelling and handwriting
- Inconsistent application of behaviour routines and expectations across all staff, causing confusion and disrupting learning time
- Teaching of early reading is not always precise enough, and support for struggling readers is not fully coherent
- Staff feedback is sometimes inaccurate, hindering pupil progress across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School is a small rural primary school where pupils work hard and love learning in a close community. However, evidence suggests the school's work may not be as strong as at the previous inspection, with concerns about teaching quality and inconsistent expectations affecting pupil achievement.
At a Glance
5.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 53% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 47% to 56% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Woolhampton C.E. Primary School
Letter to Parents 25 Sept 2026
25 Sep 2026
Letter to Parents 18 Sept 2026
18 Sep 2026
Letter to Parents 11 Sept 2026
11 Sep 2026
Letter to Parents 4 Sept 2026
4 Sep 2026
Letter to Parents 10 July 2026
10 Jul 2026
Letter to Parents 3 July 2026
3 Jul 2026
From Woolhampton C.E. Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Bus Stops
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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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
95 pupils
105 places
10 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
13
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
18.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
99
Total Pupils
59
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
11.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,483
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,451
Per pupil
£713k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
88
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Woolhampton C.E. Primary School
What are SATs results like at Woolhampton C.E. Primary School?
Of the pupils at Woolhampton C.E. Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Woolhampton C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Woolhampton C.E. Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Woolhampton C.E. 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 Woolhampton C.E. Primary School?
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Woolhampton C.E. Primary School?
Classes at Woolhampton C.E. Primary School average 27 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Woolhampton C.E. Primary School?
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School has around 99 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Woolhampton C.E. Primary School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Woolhampton C.E. Primary School in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Woolhampton C.E. Primary School?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Woolhampton C.E. 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.
How many road collisions happen near Woolhampton C.E. 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 Woolhampton C.E. Primary School?
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School is at Woolhampton Hill, Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)