# Speenhamland School — Newbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Dr C Wilson

## Contact

- **Address:** Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire
- **Phone:** 01635 41077
- **Website:** https://www.speenhamlandprimary.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/newbury/speenhamland-school-18314

## About

Speenhamland Primary School is proud of its rich diversity and welcomes children from a range of backgrounds. High quality teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide rich learning experiences for our pupils which will inspire and motivate them to achieve their very best.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Apr 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful Community Focus: We love the sense of community at Speenhamland School. The school's emphasis on the 5 Rs and the Forest School program has been a great fit for our child. The staff are friendly and approachable, and we appreciate the regular updates and communications. Our child is happy and thrives in this environment. *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Value System: We were impressed by the school's commitment to teaching children valuable life skills like Resilience, Respect, and Resourcefulness. Our child thrived in the supportive environment, and we appreciated the opportunities for them to develop their talents. The Keevill Unit was also a great resource for children with special needs. We would highly recommend Speenhamland School to other families. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional School Experience: Speenhamland School has been a fantastic choice for our child. We love the Forest School program and the opportunities it provides for hands-on learning. The staff are welcoming and supportive, and we appreciate the emphasis on the 5 Rs - Resilience, Respect, Risk-taking, Responsible, and Resourceful. We feel lucky to be a part of this community! *(Sep 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Experience: We have mixed feelings about Speenhamland School. While we appreciate the school's commitment to the 5 Rs and the Forest School program, we feel that the school could do more to support children who need extra help. The Year 6 residential trip was also a source of anxiety for our child, and we wish we had been better prepared for it. Overall, we are neutral about our experience at Speenhamland School. *(Jun 2022)*

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