Kingsclere Church of England Primary School

URN: 116295 • Newbury RG20 5RE

Overview

Name
Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
URN
116295
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
55.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanna Messenger (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01635298583
Website
Visit
Address
Ash Grove, Newbury RG20 5RE

Summary

Kingsclere Church of England Primary School, located in Newbury, Hampshire, is a voluntary controlled school catering to a mixed-gender population of 201 pupils, with a capacity of 266. The school emphasizes its Christian values and aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. The school community is actively engaged, with opportunities for parents to participate in various school activities and events.

The curriculum at Kingsclere CE Primary School is designed to promote enquiry-based learning, with a strong focus on early years education, maths, phonics, and reading. The school prioritizes the development of learning behaviours and offers a range of extracurricular activities to enhance students' overall educational experience. Additionally, the school is committed to supporting children with special educational needs and ensuring their well-being.

Prospective families are encouraged to attend open sessions to learn more about the school's ethos and curriculum. The application window for new students starting in Reception in September 2026 opens on 1st November 2025, providing parents with ample time to gather information and prepare for their child's educational journey.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
266
Pupils
201
Boys
96
Girls
105
FSM %
19.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-01-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 201 96 105 266 19.40
2024-09-11 200 93 107 266 21.50
2023-09-11 225 104 121 266 17.80
2022-09-11 225 104 121 266 17.80
2021-09-11 226 102 124 266 19.50
2020-09-11 265 125 140 266 12.10

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