The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 95
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Beulah Letchford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Burghclere Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burghclere Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burghclere Primary School?
Burghclere Primary School currently has 95 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burghclere Primary School take?
Burghclere Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burghclere Primary School?
Burghclere Primary School is in Newbury, RG20 9HT, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burghclere Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burghclere Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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