The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 5.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Sherwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Liguge Way, Sonning, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6XF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmReading Blue Coat School
Independent · 736m away
Willow Bank Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Willow Bank Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Waingels
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Bulmershe School
Secondary · 1.8km away
The Ambleside Centre
Nursery · 1.9km away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sonning Church of England Primary School?
Sonning Church of England Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sonning Church of England Primary School take?
Sonning Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sonning Church of England Primary School?
Sonning Church of England Primary School is in Reading, RG4 6XF, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sonning Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sonning 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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