Speenhamland School
100%
Capacity
302
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Speenhamland School
Speenhamland School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 114 applications for just 44 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.59. Of those, 58 put it as their first preference, and all 44 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data. The school is led by headteacher Julie Lewry and is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with no nursery provision or sixth form. It is a non-religious school in the West Berkshire local authority, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019.
Academically, Speenhamland sits in the middle of the pack locally. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 56% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is just one percentage point below the West Berkshire local authority average of 57%. The school ranks 31st out of 57 primary schools in the area, placing it in the bottom half of the LA table. Looking at individual subjects, 77% met the expected standard in maths and 72% in reading, while 70% did so in writing. Higher standard attainment was lower: 28% in both maths and reading, and none in writing. Average scores were 104 in both reading and maths, which are in line with national expectations. The school’s Ofsted report notes Good ratings across all areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, an outdoor playground, a library, a dining hall, and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, cricket, rounders, tennis, and dance, while clubs extend to gardening, science club, coding, and eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, Speenhamland provides support for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and specific learning difficulties like dyslexia. With 23.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Enborne C.E. Primary School, 4.7 km away. Speenhamland is a good fit for families seeking a well-subscribed local primary that has improved its Ofsted rating and offers broad extracurricular opportunities, particularly for those who value a strong SEND support framework.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pelican Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1NU |
| Headteacher | Julie Lewry |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 302 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.5% |
| School Capacity | 302 / 301 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9108th of 13,686
Nationally
1361st of 2,034
In South East
31st of 57
In West Berkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
56%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
114
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:10
Source: speenhamlandprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Half 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British51.3%
- Asian17.9%
- White (other)14.2%
- Mixed4.7%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given 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.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
6
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
Pelican Lane, Newbury
West Berkshire, RG14 1NU
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