Beenham Primary School
47%
Capacity
49
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Beenham Primary School
Beenham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Berkshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 49 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Beenham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sophie McBean, it falls under West Berkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13685th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 57 in West Berkshire.
Beenham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 6 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
Beenham Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.8/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beenham Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Berkshire, Beenham 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Mount Pleasant, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 5NN |
| Headteacher | Sophie McBean |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 49 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 49 / 105 (47% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (0%)
13685th of 13,686
Nationally
2034th of 2,034
In South East
57th of 57
In West Berkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
0%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
0%
'23/24
0%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
21
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mount Pleasant, Reading
West Berkshire, RG7 5NN
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