Micklands Primary School
Reading, RG4 6LU · Reading · primary school
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37th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 2,617 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 62% | 0.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Micklands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art class, Dance Club, French Club, and Lego After School Club, as well as play Basketball and Football. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Micklands Primary School
Overview
Micklands Primary School is described as a ‘nurturing school’ where pupils are ‘happy and safe’. The report highlights that staff have ‘high expectations for the achievement of all pupils’, with particular success in early years provision, reading, and mathematics. While the school fosters strong relationships and positive behaviour, inconsistencies in checking pupil understanding and the writing curriculum require attention.
Strengths
- Children ‘make a strong start in the early years’, settling smoothly into routines and forming ‘very positive relationships’ with staff.
- Reading is ‘prioritised’ effectively, with staff using ‘ambitious texts’ to build confidence and ensuring books are ‘matched closely to the sounds that they have learned’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive’ behaviour, being ‘thoughtful, polite and well-mannered’, with ‘no low-level disruption in lessons’.
- Staff ‘identify the needs of pupils with SEND quickly and adapt the curriculum successfully’, enabling them to ‘achieve strongly’.
- Governors ‘support the school effectively’ and ensure that ‘staff training and development is robust and effective’.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff ‘address pupils’ errors and misconceptions precisely’ to help pupils ‘build on their learning securely over time’, as current checks are not always effective.
- The writing curriculum ‘does not build on pupils’ prior knowledge and understanding consistently and effectively across school’, meaning some pupils do not achieve as securely as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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