Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryChurch of England

OutstandingPrimaryAges 3–11216 pupils

Cedar Way, Walton-on-the-Hill, ST17 0LUWebsite01785337360

Outstanding216 pupilsAges 3–11

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Outstanding2y ago

Inspected Jan 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils216

Outstanding2y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils216

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

216 / 210 (103%)

Religion

Church of England

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Ms Samantha Jackson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Jan 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 84%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.4x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

2.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.6%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence1.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 10.7%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 0.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 pupils (44%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (24%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (16%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (8%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (4%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 11

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils216

Free school meals 3.7%

English as additional language 9.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British81.5%

Black African4.2%

Indian3.7%

Mixed Other1.9%

White Other1.9%

Asian Other1.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.4%

Pakistani0.9%

Black Caribbean0.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

White Irish0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,161

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,239 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,756

Support staff£850

Premises£215

Energy£128

Learning resources£209

Income per pupil£6,134

2023-24

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