Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Stanmore Road Beedon Newbury Berkshire RG20 8SL |
| Phone | 01635248284 |
| Reference Number | 109950 |
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for its pupils, fulfilling the required safeguarding standards. The leadership team's understanding of the school's unique challenges, such as high pupil mobility and small cohort sizes, has allowed them to tailor their strategies effectively. While the school has shown notable strengths in inclusion, support for disadvantaged students, and recent improvements in attendance, it also faces significant challenges. Particularly, outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 remain below national averages, indicating that some pupils, especially those who join mid-year, have gaps in their learning that hinder their academic progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 23 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 30.43%
Girls: 69.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 9.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 11 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87% |
| White, Other | 8.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 01 Dec 2021 | School inspection |
| 02 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Nov 2011 | Full inspection |
| 12 Feb 2009 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jun 2006 | Full inspection |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders created an inclusive culture that reflects the needs of pupils.
- Effective tracking and support for attendance have resulted in gradual improvement.
- Staff share high expectations and work collaboratively to support disadvantaged pupils.
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating a safe environment for pupils.
- Broad range of extracurricular activities supports pupils' well-being and engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' performance in reading, writing, and mathematics is below national averages.
- Not all subjects have a precisely defined curriculum, limiting pupils' deeper learning.
- Inconsistent application of foundational skills across the curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Ilsleys Primary School
Church Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7LP |
1.91 miles |
|
Compton C.E. Primary School
School Road, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6QU |
2.51 miles |
|
Chieveley Primary School
School Road, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8TY |
2.61 miles |
|
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Newbury Hill, Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0TR |
2.64 miles |
|
Hermitage Primary School
Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9SA |
2.88 miles |
|
Curridge Primary School
Curridge, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9DZ |
3.77 miles |
|
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School
Common Lane, Brightwalton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7BN |
3.9 miles |
|
Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School
Chaddleworth, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7DT |
4.31 miles |
|
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Marlston House, Thatcham, RG18 9UL |
4.52 miles |
|
Yattendon C.E. Primary School
Yattendon Lane, Thatcham, RG18 0UR |
4.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Downs School
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6AD |
2.25 miles |
|
Priors Court School
Prior's Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9NU |
2.57 miles |
|
Downe House
Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ |
4.31 miles |
|
Mary Hare School
Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ |
4.36 miles |