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Basildon C.E. Primary School
School Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8PD, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
177
Capacity
240
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging pupils academically. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, contributing to a supportive community for the 177 students aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2012Older 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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51.48513, -1.14526 · RG8 8PD
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN109949
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.basildonprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Basildon C.E. Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Basildon C.E. Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2012.
Is Basildon C.E. Primary School a good school?
Basildon C.E. Primary School scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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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