Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
URN: 147249 • Reading RG2 9EH
Overview
- Name
- Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 147249
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE CIRCLE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Lauchlan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189883389
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Green, Reading RG2 9EH
Summary
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, located in Reading, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 308 pupils, out of a capacity of 330. The school has a rich history dating back to 1707 and has evolved to incorporate both historic and modern facilities. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Nicky Lauchlan, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters a love of learning among its students.
The curriculum at Shinfield is designed to give children a strong foundation through the Best Start Curriculum, which focuses on early years education and Key Stage 1. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and offers various support services, including a Family Support Worker and extracurricular activities to enhance student well-being and engagement.
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to inclusivity and values the importance of parental involvement. The school encourages parents to participate in their children's education and provides resources and information to support families. With a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (6.20%), the school strives to create an equitable learning environment for all students.
The curriculum at Shinfield is designed to give children a strong foundation through the Best Start Curriculum, which focuses on early years education and Key Stage 1. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and offers various support services, including a Family Support Worker and extracurricular activities to enhance student well-being and engagement.
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School is committed to inclusivity and values the importance of parental involvement. The school encourages parents to participate in their children's education and provides resources and information to support families. With a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (6.20%), the school strives to create an equitable learning environment for all students.
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Key details
- LA
- Wokingham
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CIRCLE TRUST
- Capacity
- 330
- Pupils
- 308
- Boys
- 156
- Girls
- 152
- FSM %
- 6.20
- Open date
- 2020-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 308 | 156 | 152 | 330 | 6.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 307 | 141 | 166 | 330 | 9.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 311 | 139 | 172 | 330 | 8.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 311 | 139 | 172 | 330 | 8.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 312 | 143 | 169 | 330 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 330 |
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