The short version
84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 351
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 2.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Theobald
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Alder Grove, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9RA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Alder Grove Church of England Primary School a selective school?
No. Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alder Grove Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alder Grove Church of England Primary School?
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School currently has 351 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alder Grove Church of England Primary School take?
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alder Grove Church of England Primary School?
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is in Shinfield, RG2 9RA, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alder Grove Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alder Grove Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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