Calcot Junior School

URN: 109932 • Reading RG31 4XG

Overview

Name
Calcot Junior School
URN
109932
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Florence Rostron (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01189428727
Website
Visit
Address
Curtis Road, Reading RG31 4XG

Summary

Calcot Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Reading, West Berkshire, with an enrolment of 258 pupils and a capacity for 308. The school serves children aged 7 to 11 and is part of a federated structure with Calcot Infant School, ensuring continuity in education for students. The school operates with a planned admission number of 60 per year and follows the West Berkshire Council Admission Policy.

The school’s ethos is rooted in mutual respect, kindness, and the belief that education is a powerful tool for personal and societal change. Calcot Junior School aims to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment where each child is valued as an individual with unique potential. The curriculum is designed to foster knowledge, creativity, and moral values, encouraging children to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of responsibility.

With a commitment to inclusivity, the school supports a diverse student body, with 27.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, fostering strong relationships between pupils, staff, and families to enhance the educational experience.

Key details

LA
West Berkshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
308
Pupils
258
Boys
146
Girls
112
FSM %
27.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 258 146 112 308 27.50
2024-09-11 271 155 116 308 27.70
2023-09-11 280 140 140 308 25.40
2022-09-11 280 140 140 308 25.40
2021-09-11 280 133 147 308 22.50
2020-09-11 277 130 147 308 16.20

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