Silchester Church of England Primary School
Reading, RG7 2NJ · Hampshire · primary school
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118th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Silchester Church of England 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Silchester School Choir, Rocksteady Lessons, Creative Minds, Lego Club, and Sensory Circuits. Sports include football, netball, tag rugby, tennis, and judo. Arts and music options cover drumming, crafts, crochet, jewellery making, painting, and colouring. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 156 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children progress from the expected to the higher standard? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure all pupils have access?
What Ofsted said about Silchester Church of England Primary School
Overview
Silchester Church of England Primary School is described as a "happy and harmonious community" where pupils feel "safe and secure." The report states that pupils "achieve much better than they did because the school teaches them well," supported by staff with "strong subject knowledge" and an effective governing body.
Strengths
- Pupils are "curious and enthusiastic," displaying "polite and respectful" conduct in a "warm, friendly atmosphere."
- Reading is a "top priority," with children learning phonics early; pupils "read fluently by the time they reach the end of Year 2."
- Staff provide "precise" adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in core subjects, ensuring they "achieve well."
- Attendance rates are high due to "clear strategies," and "low-level disruption is a rarity."
- The school promotes personal development through opportunities such as "junior road safety officers" and "eco-leaders," fostering tolerance and citizenship.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine strategies to ensure "all pupils’ misconceptions are identified and addressed as they arise," as some are currently missed.
- Effective systems for checking how well pupils remember key knowledge in "a few subjects" need to be established to prevent gaps in learning.
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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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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