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The Coombes Church of England Primary School
School Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
374
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
Parents considering this primary school should be aware that it has been rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. The school's performance in key stage 2 shows no pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which may be a concern for those prioritizing academic achievement. However, it is located in Wokingham, where it serves a community of 374 pupils, and the school’s LocaleIQ score suggests it is in a less competitive area compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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 British58.3%
White Other9.1%
Asian Indian6.4%
Black African5.1%
Asian Chinese3.5%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.39688, -0.90480 · RG2 9NX
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN144637
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thecoombes.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Coombes Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is The Coombes Church of England Primary School a good school?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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