St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
104%
Capacity
188
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Berkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 188 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Keith Harvey, it falls under West Berkshire local authority.
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 55 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (53 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School include Sensory Room, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Netball, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Berkshire, St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Old Newtown Road, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 7DE |
| Headteacher | Keith Harvey |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.5% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 180 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
53 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Newtown Road, Newbury
West Berkshire, RG14 7DE
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