Polehampton Church of England Infant School
URN: 147556 • Reading RG10 9HS
Overview
- Name
- Polehampton Church of England Infant School
- URN
- 147556
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Sherwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189340246
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hermitage Drive, Reading RG10 9HS
Summary
Polehampton Church of England Infant School is a mixed primary academy located in Reading, Wokingham, with a current enrolment of 166 pupils and a capacity for 180. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values, promoting compassion, respect, and community engagement. This ethos is reflected in the strong partnership with the local church and the supportive relationships fostered within the school community.
The school aims to equip children with the skills and values necessary for lifelong learning and successful transitions to secondary education. With a shared leadership team overseeing both the Infant and Junior schools, Polehampton ensures continuity in education from the Foundation Stage through Year Six. The curriculum is designed to encourage academic excellence while also focusing on the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of each child.
Polehampton values parental involvement and has a proactive governing body that supports the school in maintaining high standards. The school encourages children to recognize their unique talents and contributions, fostering a sense of self-worth and aspiration to make a positive impact in their community and beyond.
The school aims to equip children with the skills and values necessary for lifelong learning and successful transitions to secondary education. With a shared leadership team overseeing both the Infant and Junior schools, Polehampton ensures continuity in education from the Foundation Stage through Year Six. The curriculum is designed to encourage academic excellence while also focusing on the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of each child.
Polehampton values parental involvement and has a proactive governing body that supports the school in maintaining high standards. The school encourages children to recognize their unique talents and contributions, fostering a sense of self-worth and aspiration to make a positive impact in their community and beyond.
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Key details
- LA
- Wokingham
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 166
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 73
- FSM %
- 2.40
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 166 | 93 | 73 | 180 | 2.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 176 | 93 | 83 | 180 | 3.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 177 | 91 | 86 | 180 | 5.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 177 | 91 | 86 | 180 | 5.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 172 | 98 | 74 | 180 | 5.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 180 |
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