Best 3 Primary schools in West Berkshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Birch Copse Primary School (Primary) in Reading; Enborne C.E. Primary School (Primary) in Newbury; Thatcham Park CofE Primary (Primary) in Thatcham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Birch Copse Primary School, Enborne C.E. Primary School and Thatcham Park CofE Primary. They are primary phase and community school, voluntary aided school and voluntary controlled school type located around Reading, Berkshire, Newbury, Berkshire and Thatcham, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Birch Copse Primary School), published Sep 2024. The lowest is 2 (Thatcham Park CofE Primary), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Birch Copse Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–20–25%; all under West Berkshire local authority.

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Attribute	Birch Copse Primary School RG31 5LN	Enborne C.E. Primary School RG20 0JU	Thatcham Park CofE Primary RG18 4NP
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location	Reading Berkshire RG31 5LN	Newbury Berkshire RG20 0JU	Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4NP
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Sep 2024	1 4 Mar 2019	2 11 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	84	420
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	West Berkshire (869)	West Berkshire (869)	West Berkshire (869)
Website	www.birchcopse.co.uk	www.enborne.w-berks.sch.uk	www.thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk
Telephone	01189427442	0163540569	01635870950
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Birch Copse Primary School

RG31 5LN

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5LN
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Berkshire (869)
Website: www.birchcopse.co.uk
Telephone: 01189427442

Enborne C.E. Primary School

RG20 0JU

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 0JU
Ofsted: 1 4 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Berkshire (869)
Website: www.enborne.w-berks.sch.uk
Telephone: 0163540569

Thatcham Park CofE Primary

RG18 4NP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 4NP
Ofsted: 2 11 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Berkshire (869)
Website: www.thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01635870950

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.