The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 12.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Kate Flowerdew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Spurcroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3XX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Spurcroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Spurcroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spurcroft Primary School?
Spurcroft Primary School currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spurcroft Primary School take?
Spurcroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spurcroft Primary School?
Spurcroft Primary School is in Thatcham, RG19 3XX, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spurcroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Spurcroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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