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Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Newbury · RG20 8SL

Ages 4–11 · 22 pupils · West Berkshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

30%

Overall absence

9.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)30%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
100.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.8%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
8.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.8%
Enrolments in measure
36

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

2

Places offered

3

1st-preference offers

2

Total preferences (any rank)
4
Preferred offers (top 3)
2
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill35%

22 pupils · 63 places

Pupils on roll
22
Boys / girls
9 / 13
School capacity
63
Capacity fill
22 / 63 (35%)
Free school meals
45.5%
FSM pupils
10
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Federation
The Downs Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Holbrook

Location

Address
Stanmore Road, Beedon
Postcode
RG20 8SL
Town
Newbury
County
Berkshire
Local authority
West Berkshire
District
West Berkshire
Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Newbury, West Berkshire, 22 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 45.5%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Oxford.

Open schools in Newbury
42
Primary schools in Newbury
28
Academies among open schools in Newbury
21% (9)
Open schools in RG20
22
Primary in RG20
16
Open schools in West Berkshire LA
99
Primary in West Berkshire LA
67

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NewburyNear RG20

  • The Ilsleys Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Newbury · RG20 7LP · West Berkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM9.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.9 miles away

  • Compton C.E. Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newbury · RG20 6QU · West Berkshire

    Ages 4–11

    2.5 miles away

  • Chieveley Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Newbury · RG20 8TY · West Berkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM9.8%
    • Demand0.97

    2.6 miles away

  • Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Thatcham · RG18 0TR · West Berkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM26.1%
    • Demand0.50

    2.6 miles away

  • Hermitage Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Thatcham · RG18 9SA · West Berkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM12.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Holbrook
Telephone
01635248284
Website
www.beedonschool.co.uk

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