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Silchester Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Silchester, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 2NJ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.8 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
172
Capacity
180
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 91%, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 6%, the overall environment appears supportive and well-regarded by families.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality 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%. | 70% | Top 36% 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 |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
87%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
White Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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51.35703, -1.10088 · RG7 2NJ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116369
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Silchester Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Silchester Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Silchester Church of England Primary School a good school?
Silchester Church of England Primary School scores 67.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 Silchester Church of England Primary School?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Silchester Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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