Robert Piggott CofE Infant School

About Robert Piggott CofE Infant School

For a small village-style infant school, Robert Piggott CofE Infant School generates significant local demand. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 75 applications for just 35 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.14, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. Of those, 34 were first-preference applications, and 34 first-preference offers were made — a strong signal that most families who put it top of their list secured a place. While the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the combination of high first-preference numbers and oversubscription suggests a positive reputation among local families. The school is a Church of England state primary for children aged 5 to 7, with a current roll of 113 pupils against a capacity of 135, so there is some headroom. Only 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average, reflecting the relatively affluent Wokingham area.

Academically, the school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2014 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. Its most recent ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, so the rating has been stable for a decade. The previous graded inspection in 2011 had rated it Outstanding overall, with leadership and management also Outstanding, and early years provision at that time was graded 2 (Good). The school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results because it is an infant school — children leave at age 7 before statutory assessments at the end of Key Stage 2. For context, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment across Wokingham primary schools is 70%, but this figure applies to schools with older pupils. Of the 55 primary schools in the local authority, only 6 hold an Outstanding rating, so Robert Piggott’s Good rating places it in the solid middle tier. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Sonning Church of England Primary School, 4.6 km away.

The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, outdoor playground, art studios, music rooms, and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England character. Sports provision includes swimming, tennis, athletics, cricket, cross country, and football, while clubs extend to film, gardening, drama, science, choir, and art. For children with additional needs, the school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social emotional and mental health needs, and speech language and communication needs. With no nursery provision and no sixth form, this is strictly a two-year infant school for Reception and Years 1 and 2, meaning families will need to plan for a transfer to a junior school at age 7. Given its oversubscription and strong first-preference conversion, this school suits families who value a small, church-affiliated infant setting with good facilities and a stable Ofsted record, and who are prepared to navigate the transition to a separate junior school.

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