Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School

About Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School

Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, which 69% of pupils achieved in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits just one percentage point below the Wokingham local authority average of 70%, placing the school 18th out of 34 primary schools in the borough. Within the South East region, it ranks 620th out of 2,034 schools, and nationally it sits in the 32nd percentile. The school’s reading scores are notably strong: 88% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, with an average scaled score of 108. In maths, 69% hit the expected standard with an average score of 107, and 38% achieved the higher standard. Writing saw 81% meet expectations, with 19% reaching the higher bar.

Ofsted’s 2025 inspection gave every assessed category a Good rating, including quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The early years provision also remains Good, matching its previous inspection grade. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 88% of the 48 respondents would recommend the school, and 90% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy there. A combined 96% felt their child is safe, and 94% agreed the school has high expectations. The school’s SEND support received a more mixed response — 67% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that children with special educational needs get the support they need, though 17% disagreed and 17% strongly disagreed. The school’s SEND provisions cover social, emotional and mental health needs, plus other difficulties or disabilities.

Finchampstead is a small Church of England primary with 103 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119, and just 2.9% of children eligible for free school meals. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 59 applications for 16 places and 12 first-preference offers. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, art studios, a forest school, gymnasium, ICT suite and chapel. Clubs range from eco club and gardening to coding, chess, film club and science club, while sports on offer include football, cricket, tennis and gymnastics. The school suits families who value a strong academic core with particular strength in reading, a Christian character, and a broad extracurricular offer in a small, close-knit setting. For those seeking an Outstanding-rated alternative, Evendons Primary School is 4.1 km away.

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