Burghclere Primary School
Church Lane, Newbury, RG20 9HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burghclere Primary School is a primary school in Newbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 3rd of 20 primary schools in Newbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 16 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Pupils at Burghclere Primary School benefit from an ambitious curriculum, which is designed for all to succeed. The school ensures that the curriculum is adapted to meet the needs of those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This means that pupils achieve well. The school values of 'respect, determination, collaboration, responsibility and curiosity' are part of school life. Pupils strive for them and staff model them. Pupils feel they are listened to by staff. They know where they can go for support. This makes them feel safe. Pupils are proud of their achievements in an out of the classroom. Pupils behave well in lessons, where they know and follow the school's 'golden rules'. Trips to local places of interest to learn about Vikings, pollution and the environment bring pupils' learning to life. A wide range of visitors to the school, including a scientist talking about submarines, build on pupils' learning in class. Sport is an integral part of the school, where pupils are encouraged to take part, for example they have the opportunity to compete against other schools. The school council enables pupils to contribute to whole school changes, such as the 'chill area' in the playground as well as raising money for local and international charities.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the activity choices do not provide the opportunity to apply the knowledge pupils have learned. This means that some pupils do not secure a deeper understanding. The school should continue to embed the strategies across the curriculum, which will enable pupils to deepen their understanding in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
95 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Burghclere Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Thorngrove School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Highwood Copse Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woolton Hill Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Falkland Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Beulah Letchford
- Phone
- 01635278523
- Address
- Church Lane, Newbury, RG20 9HT
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 115868
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.