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Gorse Ride Junior School
Gorse Ride South, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4JJ, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.6 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
170
Capacity
256
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 63% nationally. While 60% of pupils meet the expected standards, only 5% reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, with parent satisfaction likely reflecting its positive standing within the community.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.1%
White Other5.9%
Asian Chinese5.3%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Indian4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Other1.2%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.37858, -0.86209 · RG40 4JJ
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN109877
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.gorserideschools.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorse Ride Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Gorse Ride Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Gorse Ride Junior School a good school?
Gorse Ride Junior School scores 39.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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