Birch Copse Primary School

StatePrimary

OutstandingPrimaryAges 4–11416 pupils

Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, RG31 5LNWebsite01189427442

Outstanding416 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils416

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Pupils416

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

416 / 420 (99%)

Head Teacher

Mr J Micklewhite

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Jul 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 82%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.4x oversubscribed (2025-26)

3.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.0%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.3%vs 6.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support6.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (27%)

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (24%)

Specific Learning Difficulty8 pupils (24%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (18%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (6%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)19

Support staff (FTE)25

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils416

Free school meals7.7%

English as additional language9.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British69.2%

Indian5.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean5.5%

White Other4.1%

Mixed Other3.8%

Chinese1.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.9%

Bangladeshi1.7%

Pakistani1.2%

Black Other1.0%

Black Caribbean1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Asian Other0.7%

Unclassified0.5%

Black African0.5%

Other0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygieneAwaitingInspection

Inspected Jan 1901

Spending Per Pupil

£5,951

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,449 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,084

Support staff£1,076

Premises£188

Energy£65

Learning resources£288

Income per pupil£5,818

2023-24

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