The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 2.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Head
- Mrs Jacquie Vanstone (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
March 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
The Village, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4JR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School?
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School take?
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School?
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School is in Wokingham, RG40 4JR, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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