The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 7% 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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 601
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Hughes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hawkedon Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLoddon Primary School
Primary · 550m away
Maiden Erlegh School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Radstock Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sindlesham School
Special school · 1.8km away
Bearwood Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Forest School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Rivermead Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hawkedon Primary School?
Hawkedon Primary School currently has 601 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawkedon Primary School take?
Hawkedon Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawkedon Primary School?
Hawkedon Primary School is in Reading, RG6 3AP, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hawkedon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hawkedon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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