The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 9% 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
48%
-14.0pp 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)
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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr Michael Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
November 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8TY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Chieveley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chieveley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chieveley Primary School?
Chieveley Primary School currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chieveley Primary School take?
Chieveley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chieveley Primary School?
Chieveley Primary School is in Newbury, RG20 8TY, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chieveley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chieveley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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