The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 87
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Sara Slade (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
April 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Common Lane, Brightwalton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7BN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School?
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School currently has 87 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School take?
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School?
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School is in Newbury, RG20 7BN, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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