The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr J Micklewhite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 463m away
Park Lane Primary School
Primary · 511m away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 533m away
Little Heath School
Secondary · 557m away
Blagrave Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Denefield School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Meadow Park Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birch Copse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birch Copse Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birch Copse Primary School?
Birch Copse Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birch Copse Primary School take?
Birch Copse Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birch Copse Primary School?
Birch Copse Primary School is in Reading, RG31 5LN, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birch Copse Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birch Copse Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.