Best Primary & Secondary Schools in West Berkshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 99 schools across West Berkshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

West Berkshire has 99 primary & secondary schools, of which 13 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 70 rated Good — 84% of primary & secondary schools in West Berkshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in West Berkshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

99
Total schools
13
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
59%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 St Andrew's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
4. Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. The Castle School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Brookfields School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Enborne C.E. Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
8. Bradfield C.E. Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
9. Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
10. St Gabriel's School
Not applicable
 — 85 View school
11. Birch Copse Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
12. St Bartholomew's School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
13. Beenham Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Westwood Farm Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Parsons Down Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Yattendon C.E. Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. iCollege Alternative Provision
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in West Berkshire?
There are 99 primary & secondary schools in West Berkshire, of which 13 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in West Berkshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in West Berkshire is Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in West Berkshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in West Berkshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the West Berkshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in West Berkshire?
13% of primary & secondary schools in West Berkshire are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 78.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.