Caversham Primary School
Reading, RG4 7RA · Reading · primary school
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4th of 37 primary schools in Reading we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Caversham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 6 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Caversham Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “proud to be part of the Caversham community” and feel “safe and happy.” Leaders have made “swift, thorough and effective” improvements following a previous inadequate rating, resulting in a “friendly, calm and purposeful” environment. The inspection concludes that the school “no longer requires significant improvement.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “resilient and determined to do their best,” showing respect for each other and staff.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with a “positive culture” and thorough training ensuring staff can identify risks.
- Reading is “taught consistently well,” with pupils encouraged to read widely across different genres and topics.
- The curriculum enables pupils to develop a “broad body of knowledge,” preparing them well for secondary school.
- Staff are “universally positive” about the support they receive to improve their practice.
Areas to improve
- Governors should ensure they are “sufficiently well informed about all aspects of the school” to hold leaders to account more comprehensively.
- Leaders must monitor the wider curriculum more effectively to ensure learning is “consistently of the very high quality” across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that detailed training ensures staff understand their roles and that concerns are reported promptly and recorded clearly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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