Shinfield Infant and Nursery School is a mainstream primary school in Reading, Wokingham, for children aged 3 to 7. In January 2026, 24 of its 303 pupils (7.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–7
- 303 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Wokingham.
7.9% get SEN support
24 of 303 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
4% have an EHC plan
12 of 303 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism9
- Speech, language and communication8
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 303 (places for 330)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Lauchlan
- Part of
- The Circle Trust
- Free school meals
- 8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wokingham
- School reference (URN)
- 147249
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Wokingham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2015; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
School Green, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.4 miles
- Blagdon Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–5 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 miles
- Groveside School Independent · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.7 miles
- Hamilton School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Alder Grove Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 3.7%, EHC plans 3.5% 0.4 miles
- Oakbank School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 22%, EHC plans 5% 0.8 miles
- Hillside Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 1.3%, EHC plans 2.7% 1.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Wokingham SEND schools in Wokingham
Questions about Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
How many pupils at Shinfield Infant and Nursery School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 24 of the 303 pupils (7.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Shinfield Infant and Nursery School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (9 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (8 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Shinfield Infant and Nursery School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Shinfield Infant and Nursery School?
Through Wokingham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Shinfield Infant and Nursery School?
You can ask for Shinfield Infant and Nursery School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Shinfield Infant and Nursery School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Christ The King Catholic Primary School, about 1.4 miles away.
Where is Shinfield Infant and Nursery School?
School Green, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EH, in Wokingham.
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