St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Woolton Hill Newbury Berkshire RG20 9XF |
| Reference Number | 116328 |
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School is performing well overall, graded as 'Good' in all inspected areas such as quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school is praised for creating a friendly, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and eager to learn. Enrichment activities, including themed 'hook' experiences, stimulate pupils' interest and engagement in their learning. Despite its strong overall performance, this is the first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been considered in evaluating the school's effectiveness.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 95 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.84%
Girls: 43.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 2 | 26 | 15 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued in a nurturing environment.
- Strong emphasis on reading development with effective phonics teaching.
- Leadership demonstrates a commitment to inclusive education, particularly for SEND students.
- Curriculum is ambitious and well-structured to support smooth transitions to Year 1.
- Positive behaviour among pupils, fostering a respectful school culture.
Areas for Improvement
- Early years activities do not always meet curriculum aims, leading to missed learning opportunities.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to learn about diverse cultures and ways of life.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Woolton Hill Junior School
Woolton Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9XE |
0.14 miles |
|
Thorngrove School
The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9PS |
0.33 miles |
|
St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School
East End, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0AF |
1.13 miles |
|
Enborne C.E. Primary School
Enborne, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0JU |
1.88 miles |
|
Horris Hill School
Newtown, Newbury, RG20 9DJ |
2.22 miles |
|
Falkland Primary School
Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6NU |
2.48 miles |
|
Burghclere Primary School
Church Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HT |
2.51 miles |
|
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Garford Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6EX |
3.05 miles |
|
John Rankin Junior School
Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6ES |
3.14 miles |
|
Highwood Copse Primary School
Highwood Copse Way, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BS |
3.22 miles |
|
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Old Newtown Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7DE |
3.64 miles |
|
The Willows Primary School
Pyle Hill, The Willows Primary School, Pyle Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7SJ |
3.88 miles |
|
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Link Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LU |
3.96 miles |
|
Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Gainsborough Avenue, Kintbury, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9XN |
4.22 miles |
|
Inkpen Primary School
Weavers Lane, Inkpen, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9QE |
4.29 miles |
|
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Digby Road, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TS |
4.38 miles |
|
Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School
Ecchinswell, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 4UA |
4.43 miles |
|
Stockcross C.E. School
Chapel Road, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8LD |
4.44 miles |
|
Speenhamland School
Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU |
4.49 miles |
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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Victoria Park, Newbury, RG14 1EH |
4.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Michael's School
Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9JW |
2.27 miles |
|
Park House School
239 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ |
2.61 miles |
|
The Clere School
Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HP |
2.63 miles |
|
Newbury College
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7TD |
3.3 miles |
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St Gabriel's School
St Gabriel's, Berkshire, RG20 9BD |
3.32 miles |
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St Bartholomew's School
Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP |
3.52 miles |
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Northcroft Vocational School
Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1BU |
4.22 miles |
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The Castle School
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG |
4.99 miles |