Ofsted school ratings in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire (South East), 21 of 23 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 91.3%. That is 4.1 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 91.3%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 2
- Good
- 19
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 23
- rank 54/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in West Berkshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in West Berkshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 2 | 8.7% |
| Good | 19 | 82.6% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 8.7% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in West Berkshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about West Berkshire
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Waltham Forest92.0%
- Wokingham91.7%
- Leeds91.5%
- Newcastle upon Tyne91.2%
- Darlington90.9%
- Kensington and Chelsea90.9%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in West Berkshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 21 of 23 graded state-funded schools in West Berkshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 91.3%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does West Berkshire have?
- West Berkshire has 2 schools rated Outstanding and 19 rated Good, out of 23 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in West Berkshire?
- No state-funded school in West Berkshire currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 2 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in West Berkshire?
- By phase in West Berkshire: 88.9% of 18 primary schools; 100.0% of 4 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does West Berkshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- West Berkshire ranks 54 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 91.3% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.