Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Bucklebury C.E. Primary School

Blacklands Road, Reading, RG7 6QP
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Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
Reading, RG7 6QP
105 Pupils
126 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
16.20% FSM %
54 Boys
51 Girls
About Bucklebury C.E. Primary School

Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in West Berkshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 105 pupils on roll. School capacity: 126. Current headteacher: A Higgs.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with West Berkshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Berkshire
Region South East
Administrative District West Berkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Ward Bucklebury
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071344
URN 109955
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Janine Astor Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mat Cooke Governor 01/09/2019 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerry Gaumont Governor 29/09/2022 29/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Kerry Gaumont Governor 01/10/2025 01/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Chris Harris Governor 01/01/2025 01/01/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
ANDY HIGGS Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Jones Governor 01/06/2023 01/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Karen Laybourne Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Caroline Newbold Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2027 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Porter Governor 01/12/2024 01/12/2027 Elected by parents
Paul Weston Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Lucy White Governor 01/06/2023 01/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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1.89 km • Thatcham
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2.14 km • Thatcham
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Thatcham Park CofE Primary
2.55 km • Thatcham
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St Finian's Catholic Primary School
2.58 km • Thatcham
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Spurcroft Primary School
2.71 km • Thatcham
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The Grange School
2.84 km • Thatcham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Reading, West Berkshire.
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School has 105 pupils, with a capacity of 126.
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Bucklebury C.E. Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is Mr A Higgs.
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is at Blacklands Road, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6QP, in the West Berkshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Bucklebury C.E. Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr A Higgs
Blacklands Road, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6QP
01635862965
www.bucklebury.w-berks.sch.uk
Location
RG7 6QP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109955
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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