Located in Reading, Westwood Farm Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. 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.
Westwood Farm Infant School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.4% boys and 39.6% girls. Around 11.3% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Fullbrook Crescent, Reading, RG31 6RY |
| Website: | www.westwoodfarmschools.w-berks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189426113 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Berkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Geraldine Ross |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109864 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 212 |
| Number of Boys: | 128 |
| Number of Girls: | 84 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 66.50% | 141 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.50% | 16 |
| Indian | 6.10% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 5.20% | 11 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Farm Junior School Fullbrook Crescent , Tilehurst RG31 6RY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Farm Infant School Fullbrook Crescent , Tilehurst RG31 6RY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsway Primary School Warbreck Drive , Tilehurst RG31 6FE | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Lane Primary School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6YG | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Primary Centre 999 Oxford Road , RG31 6TL | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | - not rated | 962 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denefield School Long Lane , Tilehurst RG31 6XY | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Little Heath Road , Tilehurst RG31 5TY | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadway School The Meadway , Tilehurst RG30 4NN | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | 4out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields Special School Sage Road , Tilehurst RG31 6SW | - not rated | 238 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highways Pupil Referral Unit 999 Oxford Road , Tilehurst RG31 6TL | - not rated | 931 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands School Wardle Avenue , Tilehurst RG31 6JR | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Valley School 2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.