Robert Piggott CofE Junior School
77%
Capacity
150
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Robert Piggott CofE Junior School
Robert Piggott CofE Junior School is a Church of England primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, currently home to 150 children against a capacity of 196. That leaves around a quarter of places unfilled, suggesting the school is not oversubscribed and may have room for late applicants or in-year transfers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 9.3%, which is below the national primary average of roughly 23% and also lower than the Wokingham local authority average of around 12%, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school’s mixed gender intake and junior-only structure mean it feeds from local infant schools, and its CofE character may appeal to families seeking a faith-based environment, though the school is not oversubscribed enough to require a formal admissions tiebreaker beyond catchment area. With no nursery or sixth form provision, it is a straightforward junior school option for families in the Wokingham area.
Academically, Robert Piggott performs solidly above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Wokingham LA average of 70%. This places the school 14th out of 34 primaries in the borough, and in the top 28% nationally. Reading is a particular strength: 88% met the expected standard and 52% achieved a higher score, with an average scaled score of 109. Maths also performed well, with 81% at expected and an average score of 108. Writing was slightly weaker, with 79% at expected and only 21% reaching the higher standard. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023 confirmed it remains Good, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2012. Leadership and management were also rated Good, and the ungraded inspection found no decline in quality.
The school offers a strong range of facilities including a library, gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, ICT suite, chapel and a Forest School area, which supports outdoor learning. Sports provision covers football, cricket, swimming, tennis, dance and cross country, while clubs include chess, coding, science club, choir and art club. SEND support is available for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, social and emotional mental health needs, and physical disabilities. For families comparing options, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Sonning Church of England Primary School, 4.4 km away. Robert Piggott suits families who want a good, stable junior school with strong reading outcomes, a faith background, and plenty of extracurricular breadth, without the pressure of heavy oversubscription.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill, Reading, Wokingham, RG10 8DY |
| Headteacher | Vanessa O'Byrne |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 150 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 150 / 196 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3812th of 13,686
Nationally
519th of 2,034
In South East
14th of 34
In Wokingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British85.3%
- White (other)4.7%
- Mixed4.6%
- Asian4.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
School Hill, Reading
Wokingham, RG10 8DY
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