The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 62
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Lagares (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Welford Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School?
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School currently has 62 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School take?
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School?
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School is in Newbury, RG20 8HL, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Welford and Wickham 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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