Evendons Primary School

About Evendons Primary School

Evendons Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Wokingham, and it is effectively full. With 412 pupils against a capacity of 420, there is almost no slack in the system, and the demand is intense: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 200 applications for just 60 places, with 99 of those as first preferences. That works out at over three applicants per place, a clear signal that local families see it as a top choice. The school’s intake is notably less diverse in terms of disadvantage than the national picture. Just 2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. That figure places Evendons well below the Wokingham local authority average too, reflecting the affluent catchment it draws from. The school has no religious character, so oversubscription criteria will be based on distance and other standard Wokingham admissions rules, making proximity a key factor for anyone hoping to secure a place.

Academically, Evendons performs strongly, and its Ofsted rating confirms that. In its most recent ungraded inspection in February 2024, the school was judged to remain Outstanding, a grade it has held since its last full graded inspection in 2017, when it received Outstanding across the board for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Wokingham local authority average of 70%. The school also excels at the higher end: 9% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, while 31% did so in maths and 35% in reading. Average scaled scores were 107 in maths and 108 in reading, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. In the local authority rankings, Evendons sits 7th out of 34 primary schools, placing it in the top 25% nationally.

The school is well equipped to support a broad range of needs. Its SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder, and it has a dedicated sensory room on site. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a dining hall, an ICT suite and an outdoor playground, and the extracurricular offering is varied: clubs range from science and coding to gardening and eco club, while sports include cross country, dance, athletics, football and cricket. For families considering Evendons, the key practical challenge is securing a place. With oversubscription at 3.33 to one and only 60 places available, it is a school that rewards those living very close to the gates. It suits families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and a well-resourced environment, and who are comfortable with a relatively homogeneous intake in terms of socio-economic background.

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