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Beechwood Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 14/11/2023Ages 4–11295 pupils
Reading, RG5 4JJ
Wokingham

Beechwood Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Reading, within the Wokingham local authority. The school has around 295 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 14/11/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Reading can view Beechwood Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Reading (RG5 4JJ), Beechwood Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 14/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)47%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake30.7%
Free school meals30.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language40.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled70%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.9%
Attendance93.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in ReadingSee the full area report for RG5 4JJ