The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 295
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 28.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- LDBS FRAYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Louise Quinell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Ambleside Centre
Nursery · Very close
Rivermead Primary School
Primary · 642m away
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Primary · 677m away
Highwood Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Addington School
Special school · 969m away
The Bulmershe School
Secondary · 972m away
Willow Bank Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Willow Bank Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beechwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beechwood Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beechwood Primary School?
Beechwood Primary School currently has 295 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechwood Primary School take?
Beechwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beechwood Primary School?
Beechwood Primary School is in Reading, RG5 4JJ, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beechwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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