Is Shinfield Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 26 February 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 44th of 44 primary schools in Wokingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Shinfield Infant and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Shinfield Infant and Nursery 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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Shinfield Infant and Nursery School

School Green, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EH

Local ranking44th of 44 primary schools in Wokingham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

330

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 26 February 2025.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 308
Boys: 157 (52%)
Girls: 146 (48%)
Capacity: 330 (92% full)
SEND: 7.2%
FSM Eligible: 6.7%
EAL: 26.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 3.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,164/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.4%
Asian Indian: 13.4%
White Other: 5.3%
Mixed Other: 5.3%
Other: 4.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%

56.4%

White British

13.4%

Asian Indian

5.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01189883389

admin@shinfield.wokingham.sch.uk

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School Green

Reading, South East

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Administrative

URN: 147249
UKPRN: 10085863
Establishment No.: 2157
Trust: THE CIRCLE TRUST

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