Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
108%
Capacity
113
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Berkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 113 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Aldermaston C.E. Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Mosher, it falls under West Berkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12287th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 57 in West Berkshire.
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 12 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Aldermaston C.E. Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Football, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Berkshire, Aldermaston C.E. Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 4LX |
| Headteacher | Sophie Mosher |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 113 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.3% |
| School Capacity | 113 / 105 (108% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12287th of 13,686
Nationally
1829th of 2,034
In South East
48th of 57
In West Berkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
32%
'23/24
42%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Reading
West Berkshire, RG7 4LX
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