The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Kavash Bamfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6NU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Falkland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Falkland Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Falkland Primary School?
Falkland Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Falkland Primary School take?
Falkland Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Falkland Primary School?
Falkland Primary School is in Newbury, RG14 6NU, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Falkland Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Falkland Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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