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Schools in Sonning Common

A town in Oxfordshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 365 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were below England in 2019. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Sonning Common at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 16

How Sonning Common's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1161%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths0%Progress 8 -1.62 in 2019
  • Free school meals, primary26%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Sonning Common

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Sonning Common primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Sonning Common

1 mainstream schools in Sonning Common, best first

Sonning Common Primary School

Reading, RG4 9RJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

35 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
292
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Sonning Common Primary School
See all 2 primary schools

Secondary Schools in Sonning Common

0 in Sonning Common. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bishopswood School

Reading, RG4 9RH · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
9.4%
Pupils
73
Pupils per teacher
7.0
View school Bishopswood School

Nurseries in Sonning Common

3 in Sonning Common, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Sonning Common

1 in Sonning Common. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bishopswood School

Reading, RG4 9RH · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
9.4%
Pupils
73
Pupils per teacher
7.0
View school Bishopswood School
The map

Every school in Sonning Common, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Sonning Common Primary School, GoodBishopswood School, Expected standard or betterSonning Common Pre-School, GoodLittle Petals Day Nursery, Needs attention in 6 areasPeapods Nursery School, Good
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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Sonning Common vs England

How good are Sonning Common's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Sonning Common

Sonning CommonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    0%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    26%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Sonning Common in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Sonning Common has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 19% fewer pupils than in 2018.

26% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Sonning Common's state schools each January.

Down 19% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Sonning Common26%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Sonning Common

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How many schools are in Sonning Common?

Sonning Common has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Sonning Common?

The highest-ranked schools in Sonning Common on Eduscope are Sonning Common Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Sonning Common are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Sonning Common hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Sonning Common perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Sonning Common, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Sonning Common?

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Sonning Common is -1.62, which is below the national average. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Sonning Common?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Sonning Common is 14.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Sonning Common schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Sonning Common is 14.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Sonning Common?

There are 365 pupils enrolled across schools in Sonning Common, with 292 in primary and 73 in secondary. 26.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Sonning Common?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Sonning Common by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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