Birch Copse Primary School

About Birch Copse Primary School

Birch Copse Primary School is a community school in Reading, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 416 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Berkshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

416 / 420 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Wittenham Avenue, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 5LN

Phone

01189427442

Headteacher

J Micklewhite

Website

www.birchcopse.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Birch Copse Primary School?

Birch Copse Primary School is a community school in Reading, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Birch Copse Primary School have?

Birch Copse Primary School has 416 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Birch Copse Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Birch Copse Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does Birch Copse Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Birch Copse Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Birch Copse Primary School?

Birch Copse Primary School is located at Wittenham Avenue, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 5LN.