Falkland Primary School

About Falkland Primary School

Falkland Primary School sits comfortably above the West Berkshire average for its key stage 2 results, with 73% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 57%. That 16-point gap places the school in the top quarter of primary schools nationally and 12th out of 67 in the borough. The school's maths and reading average scores of 106 and 107 respectively are both above the national benchmark of 100, and 13% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. This is a school that consistently outperforms its local peers, though it is worth noting that three schools in West Berkshire hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, the nearest being Enborne C.E. Primary School just 2.3 kilometres away. Falkland itself was judged Good in its most recent graded inspection in April 2025, with every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all rated Good.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was not given an overall effectiveness grade because it was a section 8 inspection, but the previous graded inspection in 2012 also rated it Good. The parent view survey, based on 153 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, paints a broadly positive picture: 95% of parents said their child is happy at the school, and 95% agreed their child feels safe. On behaviour, 94% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 96% felt the school has high expectations for their child. The only area where opinion was more divided was support for children with special educational needs and disabilities — 66% agreed the school gives SEND children the support they need, while 35% disagreed. That said, the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Falkland Primary is a state-funded, mixed-gender school for children aged 4 to 11, with 419 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 114 applications for 59 places, with 58 of those going to first-preference families. The school has a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 6.2%. Facilities include a library, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sensory room, art studios, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include football, swimming, athletics, rounders and dance, while clubs cover drama, gardening, eco club and choir. For families considering this school, the data suggests a solid, well-regarded local option that delivers above-average academic outcomes and strong parent satisfaction, particularly for those whose children do not require SEND support. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form provision.

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