The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 302
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Trust
- NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Lewry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpeenhamland Primary School
Primary · Very close
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Nursery · 477m away
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Trinity School
Secondary · 879m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 882m away
The Castle School
Special school · 1.0km away
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
iCollege Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Speenhamland School's Ofsted rating?
Speenhamland School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Speenhamland School?
Speenhamland School currently has 302 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Speenhamland School take?
Speenhamland School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Speenhamland School?
Speenhamland School is in Newbury, RG14 1NU, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Speenhamland School have a sixth form?
No, Speenhamland School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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