Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School is a primary school in Newbury, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School currently has around 85 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 25.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Love Lane, Newbury, RG14 2JG |
| Website: | www.shaw.w-berks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 0163540971 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Berkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Lindsay Wakefield |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109974 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 98 |
| Number of Pupils: | 85 |
| Number of Boys: | 43 |
| Number of Girls: | 42 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.10% | 74 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub Victoria Park , Parkway RG14 1EH | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchcombe Nursery and Infant School Maple Crescent , Shaw Estate RG14 1LN | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winchcombe School Maple Crescent , Shaw RG14 1LN | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchcombe Junior School Maple Crescent , RG14 1LN | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speenhamland School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 278 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcroft Vocational School Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane , RG14 1BU | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| iCollege Alternative Provision Independence, Richmond House , Bath Road RG14 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay Rapid Response and Home Education The Riverside Community Centre , Rosemoor Gardens RG14 2FG | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.