Birch Copse Primary School
URN: 109844 • Reading RG31 5LN
Overview
- Name
- Birch Copse Primary School
- URN
- 109844
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- J Micklewhite (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189427442
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wittenham Avenue, Reading RG31 5LN
Summary
Birch Copse Primary School is a mixed community school located in Reading, West Berkshire, with a current enrolment of 416 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to enjoy learning and reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is centred around fostering a caring community that values both academic and personal achievements.
The curriculum at Birch Copse is designed to be creative and stimulating, with a focus on high-quality education. The school has implemented various initiatives, such as the NACE Challenge Award, to ensure that able learners receive appropriate support. The School Development Plan outlines key areas for improvement, including assessment procedures, early years provision, and parental engagement, aiming to enhance the overall educational experience for students.
The school community is actively involved through the Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA), which organises events to foster connections and raise funds for additional resources. Birch Copse Primary School prides itself on maintaining a family atmosphere, where collaboration among staff, parents, and governors contributes to a positive schooling experience for all children.
The curriculum at Birch Copse is designed to be creative and stimulating, with a focus on high-quality education. The school has implemented various initiatives, such as the NACE Challenge Award, to ensure that able learners receive appropriate support. The School Development Plan outlines key areas for improvement, including assessment procedures, early years provision, and parental engagement, aiming to enhance the overall educational experience for students.
The school community is actively involved through the Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA), which organises events to foster connections and raise funds for additional resources. Birch Copse Primary School prides itself on maintaining a family atmosphere, where collaboration among staff, parents, and governors contributes to a positive schooling experience for all children.
Useful links
- View Letter > (governance)
- CATCH UP STRATEGY (download)
- SMSC AT BIRCH COPSE (download)
- BRITISH VALUES (download)
- DIVERSITY at Birch Copse (download)
- Curriculum Enrichment & Cultural Capital (download)
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Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 416
- Boys
- 239
- Girls
- 177
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 416 | 239 | 177 | 420 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 418 | 225 | 193 | 420 | 6.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 425 | 227 | 198 | 420 | 7.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 425 | 227 | 198 | 420 | 7.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 425 | 219 | 206 | 420 | 5.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 421 | 224 | 197 | 420 | 5.20 |
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