Polehampton Church of England Infant School

About Polehampton Church of England Infant School

Polehampton Church of England Infant School sits in Wokingham, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 attainment score for primary schools is 70. As an infant school taking children only up to age seven, Polehampton doesn't publish KS2 results — its pupils leave before that benchmark — so direct academic comparison with the LA average isn't possible. What is measurable is its popularity: the school received 112 applications for 42 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.67 to one. All 42 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests strong local demand and a catchment that works efficiently for families who prioritise it. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, rated it Good overall, with Early Years Provision judged Outstanding — a notable strength given that this is the phase all four-year-olds enter.

Academically, the picture is shaped by the school's age range and its inspection history. In its 2023 graded inspection, Ofsted rated Quality of Education, Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes, and Leadership and Management all as Good. The Early Years Provision, which covers Reception, was rated Outstanding — the same grade it received in the school's previous inspection back in 2011, when the overall school was judged Outstanding. That consistency in early years is significant for parents of rising four-year-olds. The school's Progress 8 score is not published for infant schools, and there are no KS2 SATs results to compare against the Wokingham LA average of 70. However, the school's small size — 166 pupils against a capacity of 180 — and low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (2.4%) suggest a relatively stable, less disadvantaged intake than many primaries in the area.

For families considering Polehampton, the practical details matter. The school is a Church of England voluntary controlled infant school, meaning it has a religious character but the local authority manages admissions. Facilities include a Forest School area, playing fields, a library, art studios, a sensory room, an ICT suite and a chapel — a broad set of resources for a school of this size. Sports provision covers gymnastics, football, cricket, dance and cross country, while clubs extend to drama, choir, chess, coding, art and gardening. SEND support is listed for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and for social, emotional and mental health needs. The school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, and it is not a boarding school. With an oversubscription ratio of 2.67, it is a competitive choice for Wokingham parents, particularly those who value a strong early years foundation and a Good-rated setting within a short distance of the nearest Outstanding primary, Sonning Church of England, which is 3.2 kilometres away.

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