Caversham Primary School

A good community school school in Reading. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Caversham Primary School.

Reading, RG47RA Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 June 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hemdean Road
Caversham
Reading, RG47RA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109778
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7RA
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
408
Free School Meals
4.9% (20 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.1 (12.4 below average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.4 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 109.0
2023 108.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
58
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
408 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for Life"

Respect Enthusiasm Co-Operation Compassion Determin**ation**

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Co-Headteachers Clare Jones-King and Jo Grover, highlighting the school’s warm welcome, motto ‘Learning for Life’, and commitment to inclusive and therapeutic education.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 08:00 until the start of school; breakfast is provided. After School Club runs from the end of the school day until 18:00; a cold light supper is provided. Breakfast Club costs £5.00 per session and After School Club costs £15.00.

SEND Provision

Drawing and Talking Therapy; LEGO Therapy; Play Therapy; Sensory Circuits; Therapy Dog: Yogi visits every Tuesday afternoon.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to the school are managed by Reading Borough Council. The school implements Reading Borough Council’s Admissions Policy. A parents’ guide is available from RBC by phone at 0118 9390550 or online at www.reading.gov.uk/schooladmissions.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club £5.00 per session; After School Club £15.00 per session.

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