St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9XFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is a primary school in Newbury for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 14 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 January 2023
Pupils describe this as a friendly school. They strongly feel that 'anyone can fit in here'. Pupils are keen to learn. Their enthusiasm creates a purposeful buzz around the school. The values of 'wisdom, courage and respect' are applied to their learning, as well as to their friendships. The school motto of 'let your light shine' sums up leaders' high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils take pride in meeting these. They are kind to each other and listen to teachers respectfully. They look forward to celebrating their achievements in assemblies. Leaders are determined to offer pupils an irresistible invitation to learn. To achieve this, each term starts with an exciting 'hook' experience to spark interest in learning. Pupils animatedly recalled a recent example of a visit, which gave them a close encounter with bird of prey. The school's Christian values are evident in the way that staff nurture and value every pupil. Pupils like that they all know one another. Being part of this small and happy community helps them feel safe. They are not worried about bullying. They have great trust in adults to listen to any worries and to help them if they need it.
What the school should improve
- In the early years, the activities provided do not always help children achieve leaders' curriculum aims. This means there are missed opportunities for children to learn and build their knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that all adults have the necessary skills and expertise they need to prioritise the right activities and approaches so that all children are ready for key stage 1.
- Opportunities for pupils to learn about different ways of life are currently limited. Consequently, pupils' depth of knowledge and understanding about people from different religions and ways of life could be further developed. Leaders are aware of this. They now need to implement their new curriculum plans to provide pupils with a wider range of learning experiences to broaden their understanding of cultures, beliefs and ways of life that are different from their own.
Pupil numbers and mix
85 pupils on roll, with places for 112
Schools near St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolton Hill Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Thorngrove School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Enborne C.E. Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| Falkland Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Davies
- Phone
- 01635253431
- Address
- Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9XF
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116328
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.