Whitchurch Primary School
Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitchurch Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 15th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils are happy and proud to belong to this small, caring community school. Their attendance is high because they really enjoy coming to school. Pupils feel excited about the learning opportunities that staff provide. As one parent stated: 'Children are at the heart of learning.' Pupils know that all staff at the school want the very best for them. Consequently, they want to learn and rise to the challenges the school provides. Overall, pupils' achievements are positive, and they learn well through the school's improved curriculum. Pupils really value the 'Lucky Stars' rewards they receive in recognition of their achievements. There are warm and trusting relationships that permeate throughout the school. Younger pupils feel well looked after by older pupils. They are confident that they can share any concerns with 'anti-bullying ambassadors' and 'playground buddies'. Pupils actively follow the school's motto of 'being an upstander, not a bystander' and feel empowered to manage any minor disagreements. Enrichment goes beyond the academic curriculum. This is a crucial part of the school's ethos. Pupils enjoy a range of trips, visitors and special events. There are several clubs on offer, including 'maths munchers'. These are well attended by pupils of all ages.
What the school should improve
- Some areas of the curriculum are still at an early stage of implementation. This means that the strong practice seen more widely is not yet fully secure in a small number of subjects and, consequently, pupils are not achieving as highly as intended. The school should continue its work to refine the curriculum in these areas to ensure it is securely and consistently embedded.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
136 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Whitchurch Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Purley CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Long Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Oratory Preparatory School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Downsway Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% 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 Nikki Blyth
- Phone
- 01189842347
- Address
- Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJ
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123009
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.