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Silchester Church of England Primary School

Basingstoke and Deane, RG7 2NJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#11,211
of 13,686 nationally

About Silchester Church of England Primary School

Silchester Church of England Primary School has a strong parent community, with 91% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school to other parents. That survey, which ran between September 2024 and September 2025, collected 91 responses and showed particularly high satisfaction around children’s happiness and safety: 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and every single respondent agreed that their child feels safe. The school is also clearly popular locally. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 73 applications for just 25 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.92, and all 23 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That combination of strong word-of-mouth and high demand suggests a school that families in Basingstoke and Deane actively seek out.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool Lane, Reading, Basingstoke and Deane, RG7 2NJ
HeadteacherRachel Moir
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils172
Free School Meals (FSM)4.1%
School Capacity172 / 180 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 91 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballSwimmingCross CountryCricketDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Silchester Church of England Primary School

Silchester Church of England 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.