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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

West Berkshire, RG14 7DEPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School is a state primary in West Berkshire that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 106 applications for just 55 places, with 49 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.93 means nearly two families applied for every spot, and all first-preference offers went to families who listed it as their top choice. The school itself is slightly over capacity, with 188 pupils against a published capacity of 180, which suggests it is operating at full stretch. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.5 per cent, which is a useful benchmark for parents comparing the school’s intake against the national average. As a Church of England school catering for children aged three to seven, it also offers nursery provision, so families looking for a single setting from the earliest years through to Key Stage 1 may find that continuity appealing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOld Newtown Road, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 7DE
HeadteacherKeith Harvey
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Number of Pupils188
Free School Meals (FSM)13.5%
School Capacity188 / 180 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 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, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomForest SchoolGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketSwimmingNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.