The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
12% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 26.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Rose (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
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Clay Hill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3HG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Garland Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Garland Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garland Junior School?
Garland Junior School currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garland Junior School take?
Garland Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garland Junior School?
Garland Junior School is in Reading, RG7 3HG, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garland Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Garland Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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