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Thameside Primary School
Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.5 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
334
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. While 49% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 83% nationally, only 4% achieve the higher standard. The LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 34% of schools, indicating room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2016Older 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%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (89 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
88%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.1%
White Other13.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
Mixed Other4.5%
Asian Indian3.9%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.46582, -0.97073 · RG4 8DB
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN109800
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thamesideprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thameside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Thameside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2016.
Is Thameside Primary School a good school?
Thameside Primary School scores 33.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Thameside Primary School?
Based on 89 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thameside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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