Is Whiteknights Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 February 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 44 primary schools in Wokingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Whiteknights Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 95% of pupils at Whiteknights Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at Whiteknights 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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Whiteknights Primary School

Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, RG2 8EP

Local ranking3rd of 44 primary schools in Wokingham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

472

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 February 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 95.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 34.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 97.0%
Writing (Expected): 98.0%
Maths (Expected): 98.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 92.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 112.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 460
Boys: 230 (51%)
Girls: 223 (49%)
Capacity: 472 (96% full)
SEND: 15.0%
FSM Eligible: 18.5%
EAL: 48.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.4%
SEN Support: 14.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,136/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.4% 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: 29.8%
Asian Indian: 9.8%
White Other: 9.6%
Asian Pakistani: 9.1%
Asian Chinese: 9.1%
Asian Other: 7.1%
Black African: 7.1%
Mixed Other: 6.2%

29.8%

White British

9.8%

Asian Indian

9.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01189872588

finance@Whiteknights.wokingham.sch.uk

Fairlawn Green

Reading, South East

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Administrative

URN: 148800
UKPRN: 10089254
Establishment No.: 2105
Trust: BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST

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