The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
95
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 49
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Miss Sophie McBean (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Mount Pleasant, Beenham, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5NN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Beenham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beenham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beenham Primary School?
Beenham Primary School currently has 49 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beenham Primary School take?
Beenham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beenham Primary School?
Beenham Primary School is in Reading, RG7 5NN, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beenham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beenham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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