The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Chesters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7EJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPangbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Purley CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Long Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Denefield School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Pangbourne College
Independent · 2.7km away
Brookfields Special School
Special school · 3.0km away
Brookfields School
Academy · 3.0km away
Westwood Farm Junior School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitchurch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitchurch Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitchurch Primary School?
Whitchurch Primary School currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitchurch Primary School take?
Whitchurch Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitchurch Primary School?
Whitchurch Primary School is in Reading, RG8 7EJ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitchurch Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitchurch Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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