SchoolScoresShinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EJ
0118 988 3663 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 December 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 June 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 109976), before it changed to its current form.
59% — 12 points below the Wokingham average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 81% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 7th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 9.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 10.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 12th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 9.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 80% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.6% | 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
- Shinfield Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Alder Grove CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Geoffrey Field Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Geoffrey Field Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Hillside Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Coombes CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lambs Lane Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Ridgeway Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whiteknights Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 December 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 June 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152260.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.