Woolton Hill Junior School
Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9XEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woolton Hill Junior School is a primary school in Newbury for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 7th of 20 primary schools in Newbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2017, report published 8 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 January 2023
Pupils are proud to attend this happy village school. They love representing their school in sporting events such as cross-country, archery and netball. Pupils can take part in a wide range of enrichment activities, including guitar and library clubs, as well as residential trips and visits. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. Leaders ensure that every pupil's 'light shines'. Vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have access to all that is on offer at the school. This includes the wide range of leadership opportunities, such as librarians and ambassadors. Lessons are purposeful, and pupils work hard. They know the three school rules 'accept, behave, care' well. They follow instructions and are polite and respectful. Staff equip pupils with strategies which promote positive behaviours. They help pupils to manage their emotions well. Pupils take care of their school and the people in it. For example, they strive for their class to be the tidiest and win the 'Golden Brush' award. Strong relationships permeate throughout the school so that pupils feel safe. Bullying is rare, and staff deal with any incidents quickly. Pupils say it is 'easy to make friends' at Woolton Hill.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum content is new. Additionally, some teachers do not have sufficient subject knowledge to teach these subjects consistently well. Senior leaders should ensure that all subject leaders have the skills to best support their colleagues so that the curriculum is delivered well. This will mean pupils enjoy a curriculum that meets their needs more closely across a full range of subjects.
- Teachers do not always know how to adapt work or how best to support pupils with SEND. This is particularly the case in some foundation subjects. This hampers these pupils' ability to access and learn the full curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers always have high expectations for these pupils, together with the expertise to best support their learning in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
129 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Woolton Hill Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Thorngrove School | 0.2 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 |
| Burghclere Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Davies
- Phone
- 01635253364
- Address
- Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9XE
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116076
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.