A good community school school in Reading. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Southcote Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| 2024 | 104.0 | 106.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+3.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+3.0 per year)
Up 3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Soaring to Success"
Welcome to Southcote Primary School. The Executive Headteacher, Lisa Telling, describes the school as a large primary and notes she works across Southcote and Katesgrove, with a commitment to providing high-quality education, life skills, and a smooth transition to the next phase of education.
Southcote Primary School uses a three form of entry policy, admitting 90 children born between 1 September and 31 August for each academic year. Non-routine admissions are accepted throughout the school year. Admissions are managed by Reading Borough Council.