The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 47
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Heidi Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brimpton Lane, Brimpton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4TL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Brimpton C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brimpton C.E. Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
Brimpton C.E. Primary School currently has 47 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brimpton C.E. Primary School take?
Brimpton C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brimpton C.E. Primary School?
Brimpton C.E. Primary School is in Reading, RG7 4TL, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brimpton C.E. Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brimpton C.E. Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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