Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
Ash Grove, Kingsclere, Kingsclere Ce Primary School, Newbury, RG20 5REOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kingsclere Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Newbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 9th of 20 primary schools in Newbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2019, report published 26 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
The school's high expectations shine through all aspects of its work. Pupils meet these expectations well, whether this is through their very positive behaviour or through their hard work. Pupils learn and achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils flourish in this welcoming and supportive school. They build strong, positive relationships with staff and each other. Pupils have a strong sense of belonging, feel safe and are happy. They strive to win house points by being kind to others and trying their best in lessons. Pupils are proud to represent their house, for example in the annual swimming gala and water polo competitions. Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences that broadens their learning. There is a variety of clubs on offer such as calligraphy, sports teams, choir and outdoor adventure. The school prepares pupils to be active citizens. For example, the school encourages pupils to take on responsibilities to develop their leadership skills such as becoming house captains and digital leaders. Pupils carry out these roles with enthusiasm. The school council plays an active role in school life. It recently organised a 'break the rules day', raising money for their partner school in Uganda.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects in the wider curriculum, the school has not established how best to assess how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum. This means staff are not being well supported in being able to identify and then close gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school should review its approach to assessment in these subjects.
- In a few subjects, sometimes the tasks that pupils are asked to complete do not help them to learn what is set out in the curriculum. When this happens, pupils do not develop the depth of subject-specific knowledge and skills that they should. The school should ensure that staff have the support needed in being able to select and use tasks that better support the implementation of the curriculum in these subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 266
Schools near Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Cheam School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Ashford Hill Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 87% met the expected standard |
| Grantham Farm Montessori School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Burghclere Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Joanna Messenger
- Phone
- 01635298583
- Address
- Ash Grove, Kingsclere, Kingsclere Ce Primary School, Newbury, RG20 5RE
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116295
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.