Calcot Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Curtis Road Calcot Reading Berkshire RG31 4XG |
| Reference Number | 109931 |
Calcot Infant School and Nursery is a nurturing and welcoming community school that provides a positive learning environment for pupils aged 3 to 7. During the recent inspection, the school was rated as good overall, with outstanding ratings in behaviour and attitudes as well as early years provision. Pupils enjoy attending the school, displaying high aspirations and determination in their learning. The school has strong curriculum coherence and prioritizes engagement in both academic and extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for children.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 214 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.53%
Girls: 50.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 22 | 41 |
| 2 | 35 | 33 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.1% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Indian | 7% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| African | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 14 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Staff model high standards of behaviour.
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and support each other.
- Strong teaching of early reading and phonics.
- Well-planned activities that inspire and motivate pupils.
- Outdoor learning opportunities enhance children's engagement.
- Pupils celebrate diversity and inclusion.
- Effective safeguarding practices ensure pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum changes need to be securely embedded across all subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 5 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Calcot Junior School
Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG |
0 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4SZ |
0.7 miles |
|
Springfield Primary School
Barton Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5NJ |
0.72 miles |
|
Birch Copse Primary School
Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5LN |
0.99 miles |
|
Park Lane Primary School
School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD |
1.04 miles |
|
Churchend Primary Academy
Usk Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP |
1.11 miles |
|
Kennet Valley Primary School
Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT |
1.15 miles |
|
Blagrave Nursery School
Recreation Road, Reading, RG30 4UA |
1.29 miles |
|
Moorlands Primary School
Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4UN |
1.31 miles |
|
St Michael's Primary School
Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4AS |
1.41 miles |
|
Theale C.E. Primary School
Englefield Road, Theale C.E. Primary School, Reading, RG7 5AS |
1.45 miles |
|
Manor Primary School
110 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ |
1.49 miles |
|
The Holy Brook School
145 Ashampstead Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ |
1.49 miles |
|
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BE |
1.54 miles |
|
Meadow Park Academy
Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BS |
1.57 miles |
|
Ranikhet Academy
Spey Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4ED |
1.77 miles |
|
Downsway Primary School
Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6FE |
1.95 miles |
|
Norcot Early Years Centre
82 Lyndhurst Road, Reading, RG30 6UB |
2.02 miles |
|
Southcote Primary School
Silchester Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EJ |
2.02 miles |
|
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Theale Road, Burghfield Village, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3TX |
2.03 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Little Heath School
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY |
0.89 miles |
|
The Avenue Special School
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BZ |
1.14 miles |
|
Thames Valley School
2 Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BZ |
1.15 miles |
|
Haywards Farm School
Station Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 4AS |
1.29 miles |
|
King's Academy Prospect
Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX |
1.46 miles |
|
Theale Green School
Church Street, Reading, RG7 5DA |
1.57 miles |
|
Denefield School
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY |
1.98 miles |
|
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP |
2.04 miles |
|
Brookfields School
Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6SW |
2.1 miles |
|
The WREN School
61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB |
2.22 miles |
|
The Mile House Therapeutic School
Bath Road, Sulhamstead, Reading, RG7 5HJ |
2.62 miles |
|
River Academy
7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ |
3.12 miles |
|
The Willink School
School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ |
3.32 miles |
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Pangbourne College
|
3.38 miles |
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Bradfield College
|
3.5 miles |
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OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
|
3.54 miles |
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Kendrick School
London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN |
3.79 miles |
|
The Deenway Montessori School
3-5 Sidmouth Street, Reading, RG1 4QZ |
3.83 miles |
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The Abbey School Reading
17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
3.85 miles |
|
Reading Girls' School
Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY |
3.89 miles |