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Park Lane Primary School
School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.1 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
378
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 81.1 indicates it outperforms 81% of schools, reflecting a strong overall environment for learning. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in stretching more able students.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.8%
Asian Other4.2%
Asian Indian4.0%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.45721, -1.04356 · RG31 5BD
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN109790
School typeCommunity school
Websiteparklaneprimary.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Park Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Park Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is Park Lane Primary School a good school?
Park Lane Primary School scores 81.1/100 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.
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