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New Town Primary School
School Terrace, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3LS, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.4 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
415
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. While 61% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 60% nationally, only 10% achieve the higher standard. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, though there may be room for improvement in higher achievement rates.
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Last inspected: 14 January 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
73%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Other18.6%
Asian Indian16.9%
White British11.6%
White Other11.3%
Black African10.8%
Asian Pakistani9.2%
Mixed Other5.5%
Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.45706, -0.95015 · RG1 3LS
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN142682
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newtown.reading.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is New Town Primary School rated by Ofsted?
New Town Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is New Town Primary School a good school?
New Town Primary School scores 60.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 New Town Primary School?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, New Town Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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