Hawkedon Primary School
95%
Capacity
601
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Hawkedon Primary School
Hawkedon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wokingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 601 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated Hawkedon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elaine Hughes, it falls under Wokingham local authority.
Hawkedon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 154 applications for 82 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 71 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hawkedon Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wokingham, Hawkedon Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hawkedon Way, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 3AP |
| Headteacher | Elaine Hughes |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 601 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.0% |
| School Capacity | 601 / 630 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Sept 2018): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2014. 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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed82
154
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hawkedon Way, Reading
Wokingham, RG6 3AP
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