Calcot Infant School and Nursery
91%
Capacity
214
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Calcot Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Berkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 234 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Calcot Infant School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Florence Rostron, it falls under West Berkshire local authority.
Calcot Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 56 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Calcot Infant School and Nursery include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Berkshire, Calcot Infant School and Nursery 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Curtis Road, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 4XG |
| Headteacher | Florence Rostron |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 234 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed56
79
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Curtis Road, Reading
West Berkshire, RG31 4XG
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