Is St Cecilia's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 32nd of 44 primary schools in Wokingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Cecilia's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at St Cecilia's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Cecilia's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Cecilia's CofE 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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St Cecilia's CofE Primary School

Howlett Grove, Wokingham, RG41 1BJ

Local ranking32nd of 44 primary schools in Wokingham

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

236

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong 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): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 92.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 111.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 136
Boys: 69 (45%)
Girls: 83 (55%)
Capacity: 236 (64% full)
SEND: 9.6%
FSM Eligible: 14.7%
EAL: 45.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 7.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 29.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,221/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 39.2%
Asian Chinese: 14.6%
Asian Indian: 10.0%
Black African: 8.5%
White Other: 7.7%
Asian Pakistani: 6.2%
Mixed Other: 4.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%

39.2%

White British

14.6%

Asian Chinese

10.0%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01183240668

admin@st-cecilias.wokingham.sch.uk

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Howlett Grove

Wokingham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 149555
UKPRN: 10091714
Establishment No.: 2010
Trust: THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST

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