Schools

There is only one school which falls within the boundaries of the parishes; Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet Church of England Primary School. However there are other local schools that may fall within the catchment area for your postcode. Please see the list below for more information and a link to the school’s own website.

Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet CE (VA) Primary School, Ufton Nervet

Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet Church of England Primary School, Ufton NervetThere has been a school at Ufton Nervet since 1862 and we play an active part in a thriving community with its village traditions. The school is set in beautiful countryside close to woodlands, farms and canals in an area with a varied and interesting history and has excellent facilities for children aged 4 – 11 years.

We are delighted to introduce you to SUN Primary School! Here at SUN we encourage our children to develop a love of learning, while being nurtured to grow into responsible, respectful people. We’re truly invested in supporting the needs and interests of each individual, and make every effort to ensure the children feel happy, valued and safe.

Our vision to ‘Dream, Believe, Challenge and Achieve’ encourages us to all to work together to be the best we can be. Our staff are friendly and committed, and our children are polite, motivated and love learning. We welcome pupils of any faith or none, and value our close ties with our local CE church, village neighbours and wider community. We are set in picturesque grounds in beautiful West Berkshire countryside between Reading and Newbury: only a three-minute drive from the A4, or five minutes from Junction 12 of the M4.

Church Lane
Ufton Nervet
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 4HH

T: 0118 983 2223
Email: office@sun.w-berks.sch.uk

Headteacher: Miss Melissa Kennedy
School Business Manager: Mrs Stacey King
School Administration Officer:  Mrs Julie Wood

SENCO: Miss Abi Ryan

For all enquiries contact Mrs Julie Wood through the school office.

The Willink

The WillinkThe Willink School opened in 1957, and is now a medium sized comprehensive school for students between the ages of 11-18. In 1996 the school became the first in Berkshire to be awarded Language College status. The school offers the full range of national curriculum subjects and a wide choice of courses at Sixth Form level within the context of a developing international ethos. The school is proud of their high academic standards and good examination results. Within the school there is a caring and supportive atmosphere where everyone is known well. They have very good facilities for learning and there are many opportunities available for all.

School Lane
Burghfield Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3XJ

Headteacher: Ms Nicolle Browning
Telephone: 0118 983 2030
Attendance Line: 0118 983 8422
Email: office@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

Website: www.willink.org.uk

The Sixth Form office has its own direct dial and email address.  Please use these details for absence reporting and any other queries:

  • Sixth Form Office Telephone: 0118 983 8428
  • Sixth Form Email: sixthform@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
  • Sixth Form Absence Email: sixthformattendance@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

Mrs Blands Infant and Nursery School, Burghfield Common

Mrs Blands Infant and Nursery School, Burghfield CommonIn the mid 19th century, Horatio Bland allocated two acres of his land for building a school – Mrs Bland’s Parochial School. In 1962, the new Junior and Infant School was built and the name retained. However, in 1966, the school was over-crowded and a separate Junior School was built. Mrs Bland’s is a small, friendly community school offering a distinctive education to children in the Burghfield Common area. The school caters for 4 – 7 year olds and houses six classrooms, giving an accommodation level of 177. The planned intake of children in any academic year is 59. The Nursery Unit has 26 places, giving 52 part time places. The school also offers a pre-school and after-school club called FunZone. FunZone also provides a holiday club.
Mrs Bland’s
Infant and Nursery School
Jordan’s Lane
Burghfield Common
Reading
RG7 3LP
0118 9832332
Mrs Catherine Rose
Executive Headteacher Burghfield Common Federation
Head of school: Mrs Sarah Williams

Telephone No: 0118 983 2332
Website: Burghfield federation


Garland Junior School, Burghfield Common

Garland Junior School, Burghfield CommonIn June 1966 the junior section of Mrs Bland’s School left the Infants and moved to the present site. The school has close curricular and pastoral links with Mrs Bland’s School and The Willink. The Headteachers work very closely together with the staff to ensure the continuation of education from 4-18 years. Garland is a thriving and friendly school, well equipped to meet the demands of the National Curriculum, and prepare children for their future educational, emotional and social needs.
Garland Junior School
Clayhill Road
Burghfield Common
Reading
RG7 3HG
0118 983 2776
Mrs Catherine Rose
Executive Headteacher Burghfield Common Federation
Headteacher: Mr Angad Soares-Mistry

Telephone No: 0118 983 2776
Website: Burghfield federation


Burghfield St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Burghfield

Burghfield St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, BurghfieldIn 1872, a local landowner constructed the building, which now houses the school. Despite a fire and some alterations over the years, the main building retains much of its Victorian character. In recent years the building programme has provided modern and comfortable classrooms as well as extending the play opportunities for pupils. The aim at Burghfield St Mary’s is to provide a broad, balanced curriculum which provides appropriate experiences for children of all abilities between the ages of four and eleven years.

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Carmichael

Website: https://burghfield.w-berks.sch.uk/
Telephone No: 0118 983 2957