SchoolScoresSt Paul's CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Oxford Road, Wokingham, RG41 2YJ
0118 978 5219 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 March 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
134 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Wokingham comparisons use the 32 of its 55 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 23 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 | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 23rd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wokingham. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 8th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wokingham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 22nd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wokingham. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wokingham. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 57% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 92 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wokingham. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 23rd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wokingham. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 92% | 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. Wokingham figures pool parents at the 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
96 pupils in this year group.
82% — 11 points above the Wokingham average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 81% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 9.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 39th highest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 10.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.2% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 9.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 55 state primary schools in Wokingham. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 45th highest of 52 state primary schools in Wokingham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Walter Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Windmill Primary School and Nursery 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Hawthorns Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Emmbrook Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Emmbrook Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cecilia's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wescott Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Westende Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 March 2024.
How did St Paul's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Paul's CofE Junior School?
88% of the 134 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Paul's 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 109987.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.