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Purley CofE Primary School
Purley Village, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.6 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
85
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, no students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. The school serves a small community of 85 pupils, fostering a close-knit environment, though its LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 December 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
White Other10.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Location
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51.48211, -1.04918 · RG8 8AF
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN109971
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Purley CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Purley CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2016.
Is Purley CofE Primary School a good school?
Purley CofE Primary School scores 36.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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