West Berkshire
82 state-funded schools with 24,250 pupils on roll, in the South East region. Every school’s page has its published figures against West Berkshire and England.
- Primary
- 67
- Secondary
- 10
- Special
- 2
- Alternative provision
- 1
- Nursery
- 2
- Maintained
- 61
- Academies
- 19
- Free schools
- 1
- Maintained special
- 1
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West Berkshire against England
Published figures for the authority’s schools, set against the same kind of school across England.
All state-funded schools
Overall absence
2024/256.7%
- England
- 6.8%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 2018/19 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 2020/21 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 2021/22 | 7.1% | 7.6% |
| 2022/23 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| 2023/24 | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| 2024/25 | 6.7% | 6.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2516.5%
- England
- 18.1%
1.6 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| 2018/19 | 8.9% | 10.9% |
| 2020/21 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| 2021/22 | 19.7% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 18.6% | 21.2% |
| 2023/24 | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 2024/25 | 16.5% | 18.1% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/252.5%
- England
- 2.4%
0.1 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| 2018/19 | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| 2020/21 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| 2024/25 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2512.31
- England
- 10.88
1.43 higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.92 | 5.08 |
| 2018/19 | 4.34 | 5.36 |
| 2019/20 | 3.13 | 3.76 |
| 2020/21 | 4.07 | 4.25 |
| 2021/22 | 6.00 | 6.91 |
| 2022/23 | 11.85 | 9.33 |
| 2023/24 | 12.59 | 11.31 |
| 2024/25 | 12.31 | 10.88 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.18
- England
- 0.12
0.06 higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| 2018/19 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| 2019/20 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| 2020/21 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| 2021/22 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| 2022/23 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| 2023/24 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| 2024/25 | 0.18 | 0.12 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2515.5%
- England
- 25.7%
10.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 13.0% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 14.2% | 23.8% |
| 2023/24 | 15.1% | 24.6% |
| 2024/25 | 15.5% | 25.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2515.2%
- England
- 14.0%
1.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 2022/23 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 2023/24 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| 2024/25 | 15.2% | 14.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/255.0%
- England
- 5.2%
0.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| 2022/23 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 2024/25 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2511.4%
- England
- 21.4%
10.0 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 9.4% | 19.6% |
| 2022/23 | 10.6% | 20.2% |
| 2023/24 | 11.0% | 20.8% |
| 2024/25 | 11.4% | 21.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2617.5
- England
- 18.5
1.0 lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 17.7 | 18.4 |
| 2018/19 | 18.1 | 18.6 |
| 2019/20 | 18.7 | 18.8 |
| 2020/21 | 18.2 | 18.5 |
| 2021/22 | 18.1 | 18.5 |
| 2022/23 | 18.2 | 18.5 |
| 2023/24 | 18.2 | 18.6 |
| 2024/25 | 18.0 | 18.6 |
| 2025/26 | 17.5 | 18.5 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Teacher sickness absence
2024/254.7 days
- England
- 5.0 days
0.3 days lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 4.0 days | 4.0 days |
| 2018/19 | 4.1 days | 4.0 days |
| 2019/20 | Not published | Not published |
| 2020/21 | 3.9 days | 3.9 days |
| 2021/22 | 6.4 days | 6.3 days |
| 2022/23 | 5.2 days | 5.2 days |
| 2023/24 | 4.6 days | 5.3 days |
| 2024/25 | 4.7 days | 5.0 days |
Days lost to sickness absence in the school year, averaged across all teachers. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2024/25.
Primary schools
Overall absence
2024/254.9%
- England
- 5.2%
0.3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| 2018/19 | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| 2020/21 | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| 2021/22 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| 2022/23 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| 2023/24 | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| 2024/25 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2511.2%
- England
- 13.0%
1.8 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| 2018/19 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| 2020/21 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| 2021/22 | 15.6% | 17.7% |
| 2022/23 | 14.0% | 16.2% |
| 2023/24 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| 2024/25 | 11.2% | 13.0% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/250.8%
- England
- 0.9%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 2018/19 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 2020/21 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021/22 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2022/23 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| 2023/24 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| 2024/25 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/253.40
- England
- 2.47
0.93 higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 1.82 | 1.40 |
| 2018/19 | 1.69 | 1.41 |
| 2019/20 | 1.17 | 1.00 |
| 2020/21 | 1.10 | 0.99 |
| 2021/22 | 1.85 | 1.42 |
| 2022/23 | 2.35 | 1.81 |
| 2023/24 | 2.78 | 2.27 |
| 2024/25 | 3.40 | 2.47 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.05
- England
- 0.03
0.02 higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 2018/19 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| 2019/20 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 2020/21 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 2021/22 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| 2022/23 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 2023/24 | 0.04 | 0.03 |
| 2024/25 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Reading, writing and maths: expected standard
2025/26 (provisional)59%
- England
- 63%
4 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 56% | 59% |
| 2022/23 | 56% | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 55% | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 57% | 63% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 59% | 63% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Reading, writing and maths: higher standard
2025/26 (provisional)6%
- England
- 9%
3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 8% | 7% |
| 2022/23 | 8% | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 7% | 8% |
| 2024/25 | 6% | 8% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 6% | 9% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2515.2%
- England
- 24.7%
9.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 13.4% | 23.1% |
| 2022/23 | 14.6% | 24.0% |
| 2023/24 | 15.2% | 24.3% |
| 2024/25 | 15.2% | 24.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2515.0%
- England
- 15.0%
The same as England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 12.5% | 13.0% |
| 2022/23 | 13.4% | 13.5% |
| 2023/24 | 14.5% | 14.1% |
| 2024/25 | 15.0% | 15.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.4%
- England
- 3.5%
0.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2022/23 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| 2024/25 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2513.3%
- England
- 23.4%
10.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11.3% | 21.2% |
| 2022/23 | 12.8% | 22.0% |
| 2023/24 | 13.1% | 22.8% |
| 2024/25 | 13.3% | 23.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2620.4
- England
- 21.2
0.8 lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 21.3 | 21.3 |
| 2018/19 | 21.5 | 21.4 |
| 2019/20 | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| 2020/21 | 21.0 | 21.1 |
| 2021/22 | 20.9 | 21.0 |
| 2022/23 | 20.9 | 21.1 |
| 2023/24 | 20.8 | 21.2 |
| 2024/25 | 20.7 | 21.3 |
| 2025/26 | 20.4 | 21.2 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Secondary schools
Overall absence
2024/258.5%
- England
- 8.4%
0.1 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| 2018/19 | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| 2020/21 | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| 2021/22 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| 2022/23 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| 2023/24 | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| 2024/25 | 8.5% | 8.4% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2521.4%
- England
- 23.4%
2.0 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| 2018/19 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 2020/21 | 13.4% | 14.8% |
| 2021/22 | 24.1% | 27.7% |
| 2022/23 | 23.2% | 26.5% |
| 2023/24 | 22.9% | 25.6% |
| 2024/25 | 21.4% | 23.4% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/254.2%
- England
- 3.9%
0.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| 2018/19 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| 2020/21 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021/22 | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| 2024/25 | 4.2% | 3.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2521.38
- England
- 21.24
0.14 higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 6.34 | 10.13 |
| 2018/19 | 7.33 | 10.75 |
| 2019/20 | 5.29 | 7.43 |
| 2020/21 | 7.24 | 8.48 |
| 2021/22 | 10.37 | 13.96 |
| 2022/23 | 21.94 | 18.90 |
| 2023/24 | 22.66 | 22.61 |
| 2024/25 | 21.38 | 21.24 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.32
- England
- 0.23
0.09 higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| 2018/19 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| 2019/20 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| 2020/21 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| 2021/22 | 0.11 | 0.16 |
| 2022/23 | 0.18 | 0.22 |
| 2023/24 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| 2024/25 | 0.32 | 0.23 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Attainment 8
2025/26 (provisional)50.0
- England
- 47.4
2.6 higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 53.1 | 49.8 |
| 2022/23 | 50.0 | 47.2 |
| 2023/24 | 48.8 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 48.9 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 50.0 | 47.4 |
The average of pupils' points across eight GCSE-level qualifications, with English and maths counted twice. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 4 or above
2025/26 (provisional)72%
- England
- 66%
6 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 75% | 70% |
| 2022/23 | 72% | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 71% | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% | 66% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 72% | 66% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 5 or above
2025/26 (provisional)52%
- England
- 48%
4 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 56% | 51% |
| 2022/23 | 51% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 50% | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 49% | 47% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 52% | 48% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 5 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2515.0%
- England
- 25.8%
10.8 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| 2022/23 | 13.1% | 22.7% |
| 2023/24 | 14.2% | 24.1% |
| 2024/25 | 15.0% | 25.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2515.6%
- England
- 13.4%
2.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11.7% | 11.9% |
| 2022/23 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 2023/24 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 2024/25 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.1%
- England
- 3.1%
The same as England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2024/25 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/259.2%
- England
- 19.2%
10.0 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 7.0% | 17.5% |
| 2022/23 | 8.1% | 18.1% |
| 2023/24 | 8.6% | 18.6% |
| 2024/25 | 9.2% | 19.2% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2616.7
- England
- 17.3
0.6 lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| 2018/19 | 16.5 | 16.8 |
| 2019/20 | 17.5 | 17.2 |
| 2020/21 | 17.0 | 17.1 |
| 2021/22 | 16.9 | 17.1 |
| 2022/23 | 17.1 | 17.2 |
| 2023/24 | 17.4 | 17.4 |
| 2024/25 | 17.1 | 17.3 |
| 2025/26 | 16.7 | 17.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Special schools
Overall absence
2024/2510.6%
- England
- 12.8%
2.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| 2018/19 | 7.7% | 10.1% |
| 2020/21 | 12.7% | 15.2% |
| 2021/22 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| 2022/23 | 11.0% | 13.0% |
| 2023/24 | 10.3% | 13.0% |
| 2024/25 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2531.3%
- England
- 35.3%
4.0 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 21.5% | 29.6% |
| 2018/19 | 19.8% | 28.8% |
| 2020/21 | 42.7% | 48.9% |
| 2021/22 | 30.4% | 40.4% |
| 2022/23 | 29.8% | 38.3% |
| 2023/24 | 28.7% | 37.2% |
| 2024/25 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/254.8%
- England
- 6.9%
2.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| 2018/19 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 2020/21 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| 2021/22 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 2022/23 | 4.1% | 6.2% |
| 2023/24 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 2024/25 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2510.00
- England
- 12.32
2.32 lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 6.73 | 12.34 |
| 2018/19 | 7.77 | 11.32 |
| 2019/20 | 4.56 | 7.76 |
| 2020/21 | 7.05 | 7.29 |
| 2021/22 | 9.91 | 9.60 |
| 2022/23 | 13.01 | 10.99 |
| 2023/24 | 13.40 | 12.62 |
| 2024/25 | 10.00 | 12.32 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.00
- England
- 0.08
0.08 lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.16 | 0.07 |
| 2018/19 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| 2019/20 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| 2020/21 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| 2021/22 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| 2022/23 | 0.33 | 0.08 |
| 2023/24 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| 2024/25 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2539.4%
- England
- 48.8%
9.4 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 35.3% | 44.4% |
| 2022/23 | 37.8% | 45.6% |
| 2023/24 | 38.1% | 47.1% |
| 2024/25 | 39.4% | 48.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/250.0%
- England
- 0.5%
0.5 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2022/23 | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2023/24 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2024/25 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/25100.0%
- England
- 99.5%
0.5 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 100.0% | 99.1% |
| 2022/23 | 100.0% | 99.2% |
| 2023/24 | 100.0% | 99.3% |
| 2024/25 | 100.0% | 99.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2512.8%
- England
- 14.4%
1.6 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 14.1% | 14.5% |
| 2022/23 | 12.8% | 14.4% |
| 2023/24 | 13.2% | 14.4% |
| 2024/25 | 12.8% | 14.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/265.5
- England
- 7.3
1.8 lower than England.
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| Year | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| 2018/19 | 5.7 | 6.8 |
| 2019/20 | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| 2020/21 | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| 2021/22 | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| 2022/23 | 6.1 | 7.0 |
| 2023/24 | 5.8 | 7.1 |
| 2024/25 | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| 2025/26 | 5.5 | 7.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Schools in West Berkshire
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Showing 82 of 82 schools in West Berkshire.
| School | Phase | Type | Town | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermaston C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 87 |
| Basildon C.E. Primary School | Primary | Academy | Reading | Not published |
| Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 22 |
| Beenham Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 57 |
| Birch Copse Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 420 |
| Bradfield C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 156 |
| Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 88 |
| Brimpton C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 49 |
| Brookfields School | Special | Academy | Reading | 224 |
| Bucklebury C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 99 |
| Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 208 |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 217 |
| Calcot Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 264 |
| Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 30 |
| Chieveley Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 164 |
| Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 195 |
| Compton C.E. Primary School | Primary | Academy | Newbury | Not published |
| Curridge Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 111 |
| Denefield School | Secondary | Academy | Reading | 1,171 |
| Downsway Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 213 |
| Enborne C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 77 |
| Englefield C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 106 |
| Falkland Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 422 |
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Academy | Newbury | 239 |
| Francis Baily Primary School | Primary | Academy | Thatcham | 491 |
| Garland Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 185 |
| Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 46 |
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 186 |
| Highwood Copse Primary School | Primary | Free school | Newbury | 149 |
| Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children | Nursery | Maintained | Hungerford | 109 |
| Hungerford Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Hungerford | 316 |
| iCollege Alternative Provision | Alternative provision | Maintained | Newbury | 71 |
| Inkpen Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Hungerford | 41 |
| John O'Gaunt School | Secondary | Academy | Hungerford | 439 |
| John Rankin Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Academy | Newbury | 240 |
| John Rankin Junior School | Primary | Academy | Newbury | 311 |
| Kennet School | Secondary | Academy | Thatcham | 1,824 |
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 198 |
| Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Hungerford | 113 |
| Lambourn CofE Primary School | Primary | Academy | Hungerford | 130 |
| Little Heath School | Secondary | Maintained | Reading | 1,682 |
| Long Lane Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 212 |
| Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 235 |
| Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 164 |
| Mrs Bland's Infant School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 181 |
| Pangbourne Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 107 |
| Park House School | Secondary | Academy | Newbury | 981 |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 88 |
| Parsons Down Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 139 |
| Purley CofE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 85 |
| Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 221 |
| Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 91 |
| Shefford C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Hungerford | 52 |
| Speenhamland School | Primary | Academy | Newbury | 290 |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 330 |
| Spurcroft Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 408 |
| St Bartholomew's School | Secondary | Academy | Newbury | 1,905 |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 204 |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 188 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 246 |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 244 |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 279 |
| Stockcross C.E. School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 83 |
| Streatley Church of England Primary School | Primary | Academy | Reading | Not published |
| Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 94 |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 399 |
| The Castle School | Special | Maintained special | Newbury | 228 |
| The Downs School | Secondary | Academy | Newbury | Not published |
| The Ilsleys Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 55 |
| The Willink School | Secondary | Maintained | Reading | 1,205 |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 337 |
| The Winchcombe School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 436 |
| Theale C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 301 |
| Theale Green School | Secondary | Academy | Reading | 803 |
| Trinity School | Secondary | Academy | Newbury | 1,349 |
| Victoria Park Nursery School | Nursery | Maintained | Newbury | 116 |
| Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Newbury | 53 |
| Westwood Farm Infant School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 193 |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 235 |
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Primary | Academy | Thatcham | 372 |
| Woolhampton C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Reading | 99 |
| Yattendon C.E. Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Thatcham | 92 |