Falkland Primary SchoolJohn Rankin Junior School
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Newbury.
Summary of the comparison
Falkland Primary School and John Rankin Junior School are primary schools in Newbury.
Falkland Primary School was judged the expected standard and John Rankin Junior School was judged in need of attention.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has risen at Falkland Primary School (60.0% in 2022-23, 65.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | NewburyFalkland Primary School | NewburyJohn Rankin Junior School | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C55/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 24th of 63 in West Berkshire | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: GoodStronger figure | Ofsted: Requires improvement | |
| School type | Community school | Academy sponsor led | |
| Phase | Primary | Primary | |
| Age range | 4-11 | 7-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | Not reported | |
| Capacity | 420 | 360 | |
| Location | Newbury, RG14 6NU | Newbury, RG14 6ES | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | 65.0% | Not reported | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | 6.0% | Not reported | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | 107.0 | Not reported | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | 106.0 | Not reported | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 419 | Not reported | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 6.2% | Not reported | |
| English as an additional language | 8.4% | Not reported | |
| SEN support | 19.1% | Not reported | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 1.9% | Not reported | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 4.2% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 7.3% | Not reported | 15.8% |
marks the stronger figure on measures with a clear direction. Rows describing a school's intake, such as free school meals, English as an additional language and SEN, carry no marker: they describe who a school serves, not how well it serves them.
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