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Birch Copse Primary School
Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5LN, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.7 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in providing quality education, achieving a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths that places it in the top 31% nationally. The school boasts a strong performance with 72% of pupils meeting expected standards and 20% achieving higher standards. Additionally, its impressive LocaleIQ score of 94.7 indicates it performs better than 95% of other schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.2%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Black African0.5%
Other0.2%
Location
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51.45726, -1.05093 · RG31 5LN
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN109844
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.birchcopse.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Birch Copse Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Birch Copse Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Birch Copse Primary School a good school?
Birch Copse Primary School scores 94.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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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