SchoolScoresGarland Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Clay Hill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HG
0118 983 2776 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 5 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Reading (West Berkshire) comparisons use the 13 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Reading (West Berkshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 78 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 86% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Reading (West Berkshire) figures pool parents at the Reading (West Berkshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
54% — 3 points below the West Berkshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Berkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.5% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 13.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 14th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 25 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 39.4% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Mrs Bland's Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Burghfield St Mary's CE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mortimer St John's CE Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Mortimer St Mary's CE Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Theale CE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Calcot Infant School and Nursery 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Calcot Junior School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grazeley CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Garland Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Garland Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Garland Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Garland Junior School?
81% of the 93 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Garland Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109858.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.