The Hawthorns Primary School

About The Hawthorns Primary School

The Hawthorns Primary School in Wokingham is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with a school capacity of 436. While the data does not include current pupil numbers, the school’s religious character is listed as ‘Does not apply’, and there is no nursery provision on site. For context on intake, the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is not provided in this data, but Wokingham as a local authority is generally less deprived than the national average, so the school’s FSM figure is likely lower than the England-wide benchmark. There is no specific admissions oversubscription data here, but the school’s Good Ofsted rating and position within a high-performing LA suggest it is a popular choice among local families. The headteacher is Raha Razeghi, who leads a school that offers a broad range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a gymnasium, forest school area, music rooms, a sports hall, and even a chapel.

Academically, The Hawthorns Primary School was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2013, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed that the school remains Good. The previous graded inspection in 2010 had rated it Outstanding overall, so there has been a slight decline in the overall effectiveness grade. The Ofsted breakdown shows that leadership and management were judged as Good in the 2013 inspection, and the early years provision was Outstanding in 2010. For Key Stage 2 outcomes, the data does not provide the school’s specific SATs results, but the local authority average for KS2 attainment is 70, which is a useful benchmark. The school’s top peers in the LA include St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School and Sonning Church of England Primary School, both of which have high ranking scores, indicating strong competition in the area.

For families considering The Hawthorns, the school offers a solid range of facilities and extracurricular activities. Sports include swimming, tennis, athletics, and football, while clubs cover art, coding, book club, eco club, gardening, and chess. The school has a forest school area, which is a notable feature for outdoor learning. There is no specific SEND provision data in this information, but the school’s Good rating suggests it meets the needs of its pupils adequately. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Walter Infant School, just 1 km away, which may be a consideration for parents prioritising the highest Ofsted grade. Overall, The Hawthorns Primary School suits families looking for a well-equipped, Good-rated state primary in a high-performing local authority, with a wide range of facilities and clubs that support both academic and personal development.

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