Falkland Primary School, based in Newbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Falkland Primary School currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NU |
| Website: | www.falklandprimaryschool.org |
| Telephone: | 0163544949 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Berkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kavash Bamfield |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109871 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 419 |
| Number of Boys: | 203 |
| Number of Girls: | 216 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.00% | 352 |
| Other White | 6.70% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent , RG14 6ES | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent , RG14 6ES | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Copse Primary School Highwood Copse Way , RG20 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School 239 Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enborne Lodge School Enborne Street , Wash Common RG14 6RL | - not rated | 752 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newbury Preparatory School 84 Enborne Road , RG14 6AN | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill School Horris Hill , Newtown RG20 9DJ | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway PRU Newton Road , RG14 7BQ | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.