The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr A Higgs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Blacklands Road, Blacklands Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6QP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bucklebury C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bucklebury C.E. Primary School?
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School currently has 105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bucklebury C.E. Primary School take?
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bucklebury C.E. Primary School?
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is in Reading, RG7 6QP, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bucklebury C.E. Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bucklebury 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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