Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Alder Grove, Shinfield, RG2 9RAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Shinfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Wokingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 30 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Pupils thrive at this newly established school. They understand the values of kindness, service, truthfulness, forgiveness, courage and perseverance and can talk about these with confidence. Pupils learn about these values from the very start of their time in school and this helps them to develop their understanding of how to work together well. Staff have high expectations and help all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make progress through the curriculum. Pupils feel safe. They have very positive relationships with each other and with staff at school. Pupils learn about how to keep themselves safe online and they know how to keep safe outside of school, such as how to cross the road safely. Pupils have very positive attitudes to their learning. They enjoy the opportunity to support each other through groups such as the school council, meeting regularly and discussing whole-school issues, including litter picking and arranging football nets for playtimes. Older pupils are very proud to take on roles such as 'young leaders', who help pupils at lunchtimes. For example, they guide other pupils where to sit and they help the staff who are on duty. Pupils are positive role models for each other.
What the school should improve
- The wider curriculum is still in the process of being implemented fully effectively. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could across some curriculum areas. Leaders should continue to ensure that teachers implement the curriculum as intended, enabling all pupils to achieve well.
- Some support for pupils with SEND is not as precise as it could be. Although pupils' needs are being met, some pupils with SEND could achieve even more. Leaders should further develop provision with a focus on SEND so that all staff can support the growing and changing needs of pupils who attend the school.
Pupil numbers and mix
404 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip Theobald
- Phone
- 01183247218
- Address
- Alder Grove, Shinfield, RG2 9RA
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- URN
- 147862
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.