The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Melissa Fry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7LB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitchurch Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Long Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Denefield School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Purley CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Pangbourne College
Independent · 2.3km away
Brookfields Special School
Special school · 2.4km away
Brookfields School
Academy · 2.4km away
Westwood Farm Junior School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pangbourne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pangbourne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pangbourne Primary School?
Pangbourne Primary School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pangbourne Primary School take?
Pangbourne Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pangbourne Primary School?
Pangbourne Primary School is in Reading, RG8 7LB, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pangbourne Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pangbourne Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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