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Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School

West Berkshire, RG14 2JGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#7,924
of 13,686 nationally

About Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School

Of the 22 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 82% said they would recommend Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School to other families. That's a strong vote of confidence, though it's worth noting that 18% said they wouldn't. The school is clearly popular locally: for its 12 Reception places in 2025/26, it received 26 applications, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.17 applicants per place. All six first-preference families were offered a spot, which suggests that if you live nearby and put it first, your chances are decent. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for early years provision. That's a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2022, when it was judged Requires Improvement across several areas including quality of education and leadership.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLove Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2JG
HeadteacherLindsay Wakefield
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Number of Pupils85
Free School Meals (FSM)25.9%
School Capacity85 / 98 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsForest SchoolArt StudiosSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingCricketTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: shaw.w-berks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School

Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.