The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Head
- Miss Eileen Rogers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Gorse Ride South, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4JJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gorse Ride Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Gorse Ride Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gorse Ride Junior School?
Gorse Ride Junior School currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gorse Ride Junior School take?
Gorse Ride Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gorse Ride Junior School?
Gorse Ride Junior School is in Wokingham, RG40 4JJ, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gorse Ride Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Gorse Ride Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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