Rivermead Primary School
Reading, RG5 4BS · Wokingham · primary school
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10th of 36 primary schools in Wokingham we can score, 55 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 2,793 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rivermead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall rating. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 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 manage class sizes when operating over its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Rivermead Primary School
Overview
Rivermead Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "proud to belong" and feel "happy and safe" within a "welcoming community". The report highlights "impeccable" behaviour, strong attendance, and a curriculum that ensures most pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are at a "strong standard", with "notable improvements" in attendance and "impeccable" pupil conduct.
- Early years provision is excellent, with children making a "flying start" and excelling in early reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Inclusion is "front and centre", with "precise" support plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is robust, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain" with a "deep level of respect and tolerance".
- Leadership is effective, fostering a "happy working environment" and maintaining "high expectations" for all pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "embed consistent handwriting expectations" so pupils produce work that reflects the school's high standards.
- Leaders should ensure learning designs "deepen pupils’ recall of key knowledge" across some foundation subjects to strengthen curriculum connections.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed".
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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