The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 10 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 32.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Bucknell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Digby Road, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery?
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery take?
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery?
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery is in Newbury, RG14 1TS, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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