The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr Matt Percy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Maple Crescent, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Winchcombe School a selective school?
No. The Winchcombe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Winchcombe School's Ofsted rating?
The Winchcombe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Winchcombe School?
The Winchcombe School currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Winchcombe School take?
The Winchcombe School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Winchcombe School?
The Winchcombe School is in Newbury, RG14 1LN, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Winchcombe School have a sixth form?
No, The Winchcombe School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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