Thameside Primary School
Reading, RG4 8DB · Reading · primary school
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31st 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 3,615 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thameside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Jiggies Street Dance, Lego Masterbuilders, and Spanish Club. Sports include football, fencing, and handball, while music options cover ukulele, piano, violin, and guitar. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 322 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Thameside Primary School
Overview
Thameside Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a nurturing environment where pupils feel happy and safe, benefiting from high expectations for conduct and success. Leaders provide strong support for staff well-being, and governors have a firm understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development.
Strengths
- Pupils are well supported, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who access the same curriculum as their peers through suitable adaptations.
- Reading is a clear priority, with skilled teachers delivering phonics expertly to ensure all pupils become fluent readers and develop a "deep love of reading".
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, with key knowledge and skills mapped across subjects to help pupils build understanding systematically.
- Staff take swift action to address attendance concerns, resulting in persistent absenteeism remaining below national averages.
- Children in the early years receive a strong start, engaging well in lessons and showing curiosity in all areas of learning.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils do not deepen or apply their knowledge as well as they could, and teachers do not routinely identify and address misconceptions.
- The school’s checks of what pupils have learned and remembered are not fully developed across the curriculum, meaning staff do not consistently identify gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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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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