Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School

About Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School

Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Wokingham, with just 79 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105. That spare capacity is notable in a borough where many schools are heavily oversubscribed, but it doesn't tell the full story: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 19 applications for just 6 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.17, and all 5 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The school's intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average — only 2.5% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. This suggests a relatively affluent catchment, which is consistent with the school's Church of England character and its location in a village setting. Headteacher Jo Shell leads a mixed-gender, non-selective primary for children aged 4 to 11, and the school does not have a nursery or sixth form.

Academically, Crazies Hill performs solidly above the Wokingham average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 70%. The school ranks 12th out of 34 primary schools in Wokingham, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Individual subject scores are consistent: average scaled scores of 105 in both reading and maths, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in maths and writing, and 73% in reading. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. The previous inspection in 2011 also awarded a Good rating, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time. Progress scores are not available in the data, but the attainment figures paint a picture of a school where most children meet or exceed expectations.

The school offers a strong set of facilities for its size, including a library, playing fields, a sensory room, a sports hall, a gymnasium, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, rounders, cricket, netball and swimming, while extracurricular clubs include choir, book club, coding and drama. For children with additional needs, the school has identified provisions for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and for speech, language and communication needs. Given its small roll, strong academic outcomes and oversubscribed admissions, Crazies Hill is likely to suit families who value a close-knit, church-affiliated primary with a broad range of on-site facilities and a track record of good behaviour and personal development. The high demand for places means parents should apply early and consider the school's catchment area carefully.

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