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Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.8 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
520
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 53% of pupils met the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this school stands out in the local area. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 4%, it ranks in the top 77% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a solid foundation for academic achievement. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the region.
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Last inspected: 7 December 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.3%
Black African10.2%
Asian Indian10.0%
Asian Other9.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.9%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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51.43039, -0.96650 · RG2 7RB
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN136512
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2021.
Is Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School scores 22.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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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