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Oxford Road Community School
146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.2 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
242
Capacity
292
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 86% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top 6% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, there are no pupils achieving the higher standard at KS2, which may be a consideration for those seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
91%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other16.5%
Mixed Other14.0%
Asian Other13.2%
Asian Pakistani13.2%
White British10.3%
Black African7.0%
Asian Indian6.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.8%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.45573, -0.98689 · RG1 7PJ
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN109786
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxford Road Community School rated by Ofsted?
Oxford Road Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2014.
Is Oxford Road Community School a good school?
Oxford Road Community School scores 81.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oxford Road Community School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oxford Road Community School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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