Geoffrey Field Infant School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 7
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, RG2 8RHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Geoffrey Field Infant School is a primary school in Reading for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 December 2024, report published 21 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils thrive at this highly inclusive school. The school has very high expectations of pupils, who strive to meet them. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. They benefit from the warm and respectful relationships they have with the staff. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Adults expertly guide pupils to be able to work independently in lessons. As a result, pupils focus on their learning for sustained periods of time, without interruption. From the time they start in the early years, adults guide children to make their own choices and ask for help when they need it. Support from skilled staff ensures that pupils learn to manage their own feelings and behaviour. Pupils across school know that the staff are there to help them with any worries they may have. Consequently, pupils feel safe and very happy. Pupils embrace taking on roles of responsibility. They make meaningful contributions to the school community. For example, by becoming 'play leaders' or 'reading mentors'. Pupils are proud of their roles. They understand the value of helping others. Pupils know their views contribute to making their school a better place. They share their ideas and opinions with staff to bring about change, such as raising awareness of sustainability.

Pupil numbers and mix

313 pupils on roll, with places for 322

Eligible for free school meals28.4%

28.4%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language60.4%

60.4%, 38.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22%

22%, 7.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Geoffrey Field Infant School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Geoffrey Field Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Christ The King Catholic Primary School0.1 milesReport card: Needs attention57% met the expected standard
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School0.7 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard53% met the expected standard
The Ridgeway Primary School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good54% met the expected standard
Hillside Primary School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Zoe Dean
Address
Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, RG2 8RH
Local authority
Reading
URN
109782

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.