Micklands Primary School

A not judged community school school in Reading. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Micklands Primary School.

Reading, RG46LU Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
1 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
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
Micklands Road
Caversham
Reading, RG46LU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109926
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6LU
Age range
4-11
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
342
Free School Meals
26.6% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
342 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Taking Pride, Aiming High"

Rights Everyone Self Property Environment Communication Thoughtfulness

UNICEF UK Rights Respecting School Bronze award; school ethos centers on children's rights as part of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art class Basketball Dance Club French Club Lego After School Club Micklands Primary School – Year 1 & 2 Football Club Micklands Primary School – Year 3 to 6 Football Club

Sports

Football Basketball

Facilities

woodland wildflower meadow playing fields outdoor learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

LEAF (Outdoor Learning) Read Write Inc phonics Literary Curriculum (writing) White Rose Maths

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) provides Breakfast Club and After School Club sessions for 4-11 year olds, with flexible payment options and activities such as Super Sports, Power Teams, Global Kids, Zen Masters, Creative Inventors and Brain Boosters; bookings are online via JAG.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to Micklands Primary School are managed by Reading Borough Council; a Primary School Admissions Guide for 2025-2026 is available from Reading Borough Council; open mornings/afternoons are held for prospective parents; further information via Brighter Futures for Children website.

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