Educational Establishments

Birch Copse Primary School

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Headteacher Mr J Micklewhite
Address Birch Copse Primary School
Wittenham Avenue
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5LN
Website www.birchcopse.co.uk
Telephone 01189427442
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 420
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 423 (233 / 190)
Percentage Free School Meals 6.90%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Jane Hardie Chair of Governors 09/02/2023 09/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Charuti Gupta Governor 20/01/2021 20/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Aman Ahamed Harees Governor 10/01/2024 09/01/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Gillian Hearn Governor 10/01/2024 10/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Eve Hubert Governor 12/10/2022 12/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Eleri Jones Governor 11/01/2023 11/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Knights Governor 11/01/2023 11/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Massey Governor 22/06/2020 22/06/2024 Elected by school staff
Mr Samuel Morris Governor 02/12/2020 02/12/2024 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Rimmer Governor 12/01/2022 12/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Smith Governor 08/03/2023 08/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Daniela Florentina Vought Governor 18/10/2022 18/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Calcot Infant School and Nursery

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Headteacher Mrs Florence Rostron
Address Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Curtis Road
Calcot
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 4XG
Website www.calcotschools.co.uk
Telephone 01189418189
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 292
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 259 (135 / 124)
Percentage Free School Meals 18.5%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Julia Kidd Chair of Governors 01/04/2011 12/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Nabila Azam Governor 17/11/2023 16/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Bate Governor 24/09/2020 24/09/2024 Elected by school staff
Katie Dean Governor 01/03/2011 26/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Hazelton Governor 04/10/2018 28/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Joe Lally Governor 27/02/2018 27/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Carolyn Purchase Governor 04/10/2018 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Akeelah Shadoobuccus Governor 13/11/2022 13/11/2026 Elected by parents
Miriam Sheikh Governor 08/03/2023 08/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Clive Taylor Governor 07/12/2023 06/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Calcot Junior School

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Headteacher Mrs Florence Rostron
Address Calcot Junior School
Curtis Road
Calcot
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 4XG
Website www.calcotschools.co.uk
Telephone 01189428727
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 308
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 279 (143 / 136)
Percentage Free School Meals 26.5%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Joe Lally Chair of Governors 27/04/2022 27/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Nabila Azam Governor 17/11/2023 16/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Bate Governor 24/09/2020 24/09/2024 Elected by school staff
Miss Katie Dean Governor 25/03/2019 26/04/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Mark Hazelton Governor 29/09/2022 28/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julia Kidd Governor 25/03/2019 12/07/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Carolyn Purchase Governor 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Akeelah Shadoobuccus Governor 14/11/2022 13/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Miriam Sheikh Governor 08/03/2023 07/03/2027 Elected by parents
Clive Taylor Governor 07/12/2023 07/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Downsway Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Katie Ayres
Address Downsway Primary School
Warbreck Drive
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6FE
Website www.downsway.w-berks.sch.uk
Telephone 01189421362
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 212
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 215 (118 / 97)
Percentage Free School Meals 6.50%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Madeline Fyans Chair of Governors 16/11/2017 01/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Charlesworth Governor 08/03/2023 07/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Dixon Governor 22/11/2021 22/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Craig Duffield Governor 17/11/2023 16/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Grover Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Usmaan Siddique Governor 14/06/2023 13/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Little Heath School

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Headteacher Mr David Ramsden
Address Little Heath School
Little Heath Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5TY
Website http://www.littleheath.org.uk
Telephone 01189427337
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1700
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1660 (813 / 847)
Percentage Free School Meals 17.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Ken Somner Chair of Governors 19/07/2022 19/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Springfield Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Sarah East
Address Springfield Primary School
Barton Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5NJ
Website www.springfieldprimary.org
Telephone 01189421797
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 332
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 343 (181 / 162)
Percentage Free School Meals 11.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Claire Warren Chair of Governors 14/09/2022 30/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kelly Bunker Governor 07/04/2022 06/04/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Lucy Burgess Governor 20/10/2020 19/10/2024 Elected by school staff
Mr Jason Hearn-Phillips Governor 30/03/2021 29/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon linz Governor 12/09/2021 11/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maria Moppett Governor 04/10/2022 03/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Henry James Skinner Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gisella Vignali Governor 23/09/2022 22/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe Willows Governor 14/09/2022 10/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Withers Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Westwood Farm Infant School

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Headteacher Mrs Geraldine Ross
Address Westwood Farm Infant School
Fullbrook Crescent
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6RY
Website www.westwoodfarmschools.w-berks.sch.uk
Telephone 01189426113
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 180
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 218 (111 / 107)
Percentage Free School Meals 6.40%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andrew Bingham Governor 11/11/2021 10/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katharine Moore Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Baqir Rizvi Governor 07/11/2021 06/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Westwood Farm Junior School

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Headteacher Mrs Geraldine Ross
Address Westwood Farm Junior School
Fullbrook Crescent
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 6RY
Website
Telephone 01189425182
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 240
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 235 (112 / 123)
Percentage Free School Meals 17.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andrew Bingham Governor 11/11/2021 10/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katharine Moore Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Baqir Rizvi Governor 07/11/2021 06/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board