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The Ilsleys Primary School

West Berkshire, RG20 7LPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#315 of 13,686 nationally

About The Ilsleys Primary School

The Ilsleys Primary School is a small state primary in West Berkshire, currently teaching just 49 pupils against a capacity of 88, which means it is operating at around 56% of its potential size. This is a notably low number for a primary school, and it sits in a local authority where the average primary school is much larger. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10. 2%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Despite the small roll, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 15 total applications for its 10 places, with all 10 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. The oversubscription ratio of 1. 5 indicates that while the school is popular, it is not heavily oversubscribed, and the fact that every first-preference family got a place suggests a good fit for local families who prioritise it.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Hill, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG20 7LP
HeadteacherKate House
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Number of Pupils49
Free School Meals (FSM)10.2%
School Capacity49 / 88 (56% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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The Ilsleys 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.