Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
URN: 109955 • Reading RG7 6QP
Overview
- Name
- Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
- URN
- 109955
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- A Higgs (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01635862965
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blacklands Road, Reading RG7 6QP
Summary
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Reading, West Berkshire, with a current enrollment of 105 pupils and a capacity of 126. The school emphasizes a Christian ethos, promoting values of love, faith, and hope, which foster an inclusive environment for all students. The mission of the school is to develop the whole child, ensuring they are capable, confident, and curious, balanced in mind, body, and spirit.
The curriculum at Bucklebury is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on Religious Education (RE) that aligns with the local Agreed Syllabus and the teachings of the Diocese of Oxford. The school encourages respect and understanding of various faiths, reflecting the diverse community it serves. Regular collective worship sessions are held, reinforcing the Christian themes while acknowledging other religions.
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School actively engages with parents and the local community through termly open mornings and personal tours, allowing families to experience the school environment firsthand. The governing board comprises individuals from various backgrounds, ensuring a balanced skill set to support the school's objectives.
The curriculum at Bucklebury is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong focus on Religious Education (RE) that aligns with the local Agreed Syllabus and the teachings of the Diocese of Oxford. The school encourages respect and understanding of various faiths, reflecting the diverse community it serves. Regular collective worship sessions are held, reinforcing the Christian themes while acknowledging other religions.
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School actively engages with parents and the local community through termly open mornings and personal tours, allowing families to experience the school environment firsthand. The governing board comprises individuals from various backgrounds, ensuring a balanced skill set to support the school's objectives.
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Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 126
- Pupils
- 105
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- 16.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 105 | 54 | 51 | 126 | 16.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 106 | 51 | 55 | 126 | 16.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 115 | 51 | 64 | 126 | 9.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 115 | 51 | 64 | 126 | 9.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | 52 | 60 | 126 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 115 | 52 | 63 | 126 | 6.10 |
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