Is Beechwood Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 31st of 44 primary schools in Wokingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Beechwood Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at Beechwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Beechwood Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Beechwood Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Beechwood Primary School

Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JJ

Local ranking31st of 44 primary schools in Wokingham

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 53.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 74.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 53

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 295
Boys: 140 (57%)
Girls: 104 (43%)
Capacity: 420 (58% full)
SEND: 19.7%
FSM Eligible: 29.1%
EAL: 40.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.8%
SEN Support: 14.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,742/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 43.5%
Asian Indian: 12.2%
White Other: 10.4%
Asian Pakistani: 8.4%
Asian Other: 4.9%
Black African: 3.8%
Other: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.8%

43.5%

White British

12.2%

Asian Indian

10.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01189695976

office-beechwood@fraysacademytrust.org

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Ambleside Close

Reading, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147023
UKPRN: 10082989
Establishment No.: 2008
Trust: LDBS FRAYS ACADEMY TRUST

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