SchoolScoresPolehampton CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
Kibblewhite Crescent, Twyford, Reading, RG10 9AX
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
113 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Reading (Wokingham) comparisons use the 15 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 (Wokingham) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 34% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 81 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 23 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 8% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 48%). 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 (Wokingham) figures pool parents at the Reading (Wokingham) 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
56 pupils in this year group.
71% — about the same as the Wokingham average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 81% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 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 Wokingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 9.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 10.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 9.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.2% | 13.1%* | 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
- Polehampton CofE Infant and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- The Colleton Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Piggott CofE Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Piggott CofE Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Willow Bank Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Willow Bank Junior School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas CofE Primary, Hurst 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodley CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sonning CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shiplake CofE School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Polehampton CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Polehampton CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Polehampton CofE Junior School?
86% of the 113 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Polehampton CofE 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 147580.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.