Hawkedon Primary School
URN: 109929 • Reading RG6 3AP
Overview
- Name
- Hawkedon Primary School
- URN
- 109929
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elaine Hughes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hawkedon Way, Reading RG6 3AP
Summary
Hawkedon Primary School is a mixed community school located in Lower Earley, Reading, with a current enrolment of 628 pupils and a capacity of 630. Celebrating its fortieth anniversary in 2024, the school has established a strong tradition of providing a balanced education that prioritises both academic achievement and personal development. As a founding member of The Orchard Learning Alliance, the school collaborates with other institutions to enhance educational opportunities and share resources.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Belong, Be Kind, Achieve," which reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Hawkedon encourages students to embrace diversity and develop mutual respect, helping them to become thoughtful and responsible citizens. The curriculum is designed to empower children to reach their full potential, preparing them for future educational pathways, including grammar and secondary schools.
Hawkedon Primary School prides itself on its strong sense of community, with many former pupils returning as staff or parents. This continuity fosters a welcoming atmosphere where students feel valued and connected, contributing to a positive learning environment.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Belong, Be Kind, Achieve," which reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Hawkedon encourages students to embrace diversity and develop mutual respect, helping them to become thoughtful and responsible citizens. The curriculum is designed to empower children to reach their full potential, preparing them for future educational pathways, including grammar and secondary schools.
Hawkedon Primary School prides itself on its strong sense of community, with many former pupils returning as staff or parents. This continuity fosters a welcoming atmosphere where students feel valued and connected, contributing to a positive learning environment.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 628 | 316 | 312 | 630 | 6.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 628 | 316 | 312 | 630 | 6.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 628 | 307 | 321 | 630 | 4.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 628 | 307 | 321 | 630 | 4.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 622 | 312 | 310 | 630 | 3.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 620 | 303 | 317 | 630 | 4.50 |
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