Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School

Theale Road, Reading, RG30 3TX
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Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School
Reading, RG30 3TX
205 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.70% FSM %
118 Boys
87 Girls
About Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School

Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Reading, West Berkshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 205 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Karen Carmichael.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Burghfield & Mortimer
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075749
URN 109956
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joanne Lambdon Chair of Governors 13/07/2020 12/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Bell Governor 16/01/2023 15/01/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Geri Briggs Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Karen Carmichael Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Steve Dunham Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Hall Governor 09/10/2023 08/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Lappin Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kathryn Thorne Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Gemma Toms Governor 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Zoe Williams Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Garland Junior School
1.74 km • Reading
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Mrs Bland's Infant School
2.23 km • Reading
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The Willink School
2.43 km • Reading
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Haywards Farm School
2.72 km • Reading
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Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
3.08 km • Reading
Other
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
3.26 km • Reading
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Reading, West Berkshire.
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School has 205 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is Mrs Karen Carmichael.
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is at Theale Road, Burghfield Village, Reading, RG30 3TX, in the West Berkshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Carmichael
Theale Road, Burghfield Village, Reading, RG30 3TX
01189836387
www.burghfield.w-berks.sch.uk
Location
RG30 3TX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109956
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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