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The Ridgeway Primary School
Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.7 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
405
Capacity
536
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, with 54% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 75% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 79% recommending the school, although the higher standard achievement rate at 8% indicates room for improvement. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though some may find the LocaleIQ score suggests it could enhance its offerings further.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.9%
Black African8.4%
White Other7.7%
Other6.7%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.42836, -0.95147 · RG2 8JD
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN109789
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.theridgewayprimary.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ridgeway Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Ridgeway Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is The Ridgeway Primary School a good school?
The Ridgeway Primary School scores 41.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 The Ridgeway Primary School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Ridgeway Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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