The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Ms Lindsay Wakefield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG
Town setting
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Trinity School
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Speenhamland Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Speenhamland School
Primary · 877m away
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Nursery · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
iCollege Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School?
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School take?
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School?
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School is in Newbury, RG14 2JG, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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