The short version
Average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Headteacher Joanna Messenger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Ash Grove, Kingsclere Ce Primary School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 5RE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsclere Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsclere Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsclere Church of England Primary School?
Kingsclere Church of England Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsclere Church of England Primary School take?
Kingsclere Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kingsclere Church of England Primary School?
Kingsclere Church of England Primary School is in Newbury, RG20 5RE, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsclere Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsclere Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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