Birch Copse Primary School
99%
Capacity
416
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Birch Copse Primary School
Birch Copse 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 416 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher J Micklewhite, it falls under West Berkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1116th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 57 in West Berkshire.
Birch Copse Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 155 applications for 58 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Birch Copse Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Berkshire, Birch Copse 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 | Wittenham Avenue, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 5LN |
| Headteacher | J Micklewhite |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 416 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 416 / 420 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1116th of 13,686
Nationally
145th of 2,034
In South East
5th of 57
In West Berkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
82%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
155
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 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
Wittenham Avenue, Reading
West Berkshire, RG31 5LN
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