Whitelands Park Primary School

About Whitelands Park Primary School

Whitelands Park Primary School in West Berkshire was rated Good across all five categories in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a rating it has held consistently since its previous graded inspection. The school's academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year, where 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits well below the local authority average of 57% and places the school 54th out of 67 primary schools in West Berkshire. Breaking that down, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, 65% in maths, but only 41% in writing. At the higher standard, 28% achieved it in reading and 13% in maths, with no pupils reaching it in writing or across all three subjects. The average scaled scores were 104 in reading and 102 in maths, both just above the national benchmark of 100.

The school's Ofsted report notes that behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management are all Good, with early years provision also rated Good. The inspection found that pupils feel safe and that leaders have high expectations, though the report is now a few years old. With 390 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is not at full capacity, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 88 applications for 43 places, with all 40 first-preference applicants offered a place. Around 22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools, and the school supports a wide range of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.

Whitelands Park offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, a sensory room and an ICT suite. Pupils can take part in sports such as cricket, football, swimming and athletics, and there are clubs covering chess, choir, drama, coding and eco activities. The school has a chapel on site, though it has no religious character. For families considering this school, the key takeaway is that while it is a popular choice locally and provides strong pastoral and SEND support, its academic outcomes at Key Stage 2 are significantly below the West Berkshire average. It would suit parents who prioritise a broad range of extracurricular opportunities and a supportive environment over top-tier exam results, and who are comfortable with the school's current academic trajectory.

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