Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School
The Village, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Wokingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Wokingham. It ranks 5th of 17 primary schools in Wokingham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 July 2025, report published 9 September 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 1 July 2025
Finchampstead School is a small, friendly school with a big heart. Strong levels of care ensure that pupils feel safe, valued and respected. Pupils get on very well together, happily helping each other out and looking after each other if anyone needs a friendly word. Pupils of all ages are confident about talking to an adult in school if they are feeling anxious. Pupils feel well supported with their learning. Pupils respond positively to the school's high expectations. They are keen to do their best, work hard and achieve well. Pupils are polite, confident and articulate. Children in the early years are excited about learning. Most pupils behave well during lessons and unstructured times, such as play times. Staff are committed to achieving the very best for every pupil. Strong teamwork contributes to the school's cohesive atmosphere. The school's values, such as thankfulness, hope and friendship, are applied thoughtfully to help pupils to develop personally, socially and emotionally. Its religious character is an important element of school life, providing a secure framework for pupils' spiritual and cultural development. Learning is successfully enriched through a schedule of carefully planned activities, including trips and visits. Parents and carers speak highly of the school's work, appreciating its welcoming and caring atmosphere.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the important knowledge that pupils need to know is not as clearly identified as it could be. Where this is the case, pupils do not develop knowledge and understanding as fully as they can. The school should ensure that the key knowledge that pupils need to learn is clearly identified and delivered consistently across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
108 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Mile Ride Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Gorse Ride Infants' School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Gorse Ride Junior School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Neot's School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jacquie Vanstone
- Phone
- 01189732166
- Address
- The Village, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4JR
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- URN
- 110012
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.