Brimpton C.E. Primary School
75%
Capacity
47
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Brimpton C.E. Primary School
Brimpton 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 47 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brimpton C.E. Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heidi Davies, it falls under West Berkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12422nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 57 in West Berkshire.
Brimpton C.E. Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 5 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 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 Brimpton C.E. Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Athletics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Art Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Berkshire, Brimpton 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 | Brimpton Lane, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 4TL |
| Headteacher | Heidi Davies |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 47 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 47 / 63 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12422nd of 13,686
Nationally
1849th of 2,034
In South East
51st of 57
In West Berkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
14%
'23/24
40%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed5
12
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brimpton Lane, Reading
West Berkshire, RG7 4TL
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