Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School

The Street, Reading, RG7 3RD
165 Pupils
180 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
8.50% FSM %
89 Boys
76 Girls
About Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School

Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Reading and the surrounding area in West Berkshire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–7 is part of the South East region.

It has 165 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Clare Beswick.

Information on Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Larger 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 10078336
URN 109978
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Craig Hassey Chair of Governors 06/09/2022 14/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carol Macdonald Chair of Governors 15/10/2025 04/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Charlotte Baggley Governor 16/07/2025 15/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Geoff Batchelar Governor 11/06/2023 10/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Beswick Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Bourne Governor 06/09/2022 05/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Paul Chaplin Governor 16/09/2022 15/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Colin Harbidge Governor 24/06/2025 23/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Craig Hassey Governor 06/09/2022 05/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Shaonee Hillier Governor 11/06/2023 10/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Janet Holder Governor 28/01/2025 27/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Knowles Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Reading, West Berkshire.
Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School has 165 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
Yes, Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School is Mrs Clare Beswick.
Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School is at The Street, Mortimer Common, Reading, RG7 3RD, in the West Berkshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Beswick
The Street, Mortimer Common, Reading, RG7 3RD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 109978
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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