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Southcote Primary School
Silchester Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EJ, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.3 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
553
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates strong performance in key areas, particularly with 31% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 3% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Despite a low LocaleIQ score of 9.3, which suggests it may be less competitive compared to other schools, the overall parent satisfaction and the school's commitment to improvement are notable strengths.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.7%
White Other12.1%
Asian Indian11.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.0%
Black African5.8%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.44201, -1.00447 · RG30 3EJ
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN109795
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.southcoteprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southcote Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southcote Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Southcote Primary School a good school?
Southcote Primary School scores 9.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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