Located in Reading, Aldryngton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Aldryngton Primary School currently has around 314 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 30.9%. white british pupils make up about 24.2% , followed by pakistani at 14.6%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Off Silverdale Road, Reading, RG6 7HR |
| Website: | www.aldryngton.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01189265843 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr M Wieder |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109850 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 314 |
| Number of Boys: | 154 |
| Number of Girls: | 160 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 30.90% | 97 |
| White British | 24.20% | 76 |
| Pakistani | 14.60% | 46 |
| Chinese | 10.80% | 34 |
| Other White | 7.30% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 5 |
| African | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldryngton Primary School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Road , Earley RG6 1EY | - not rated | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Earley RG6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radstock Primary School Radstock Lane , Earley RG6 5UZ | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radstock Primary School Radstock Lane , Earley RG6 5UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Erlegh School Off Silverdale Road , Earley RG6 7HS | - not rated | 165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 4out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Reading Crescent Road , East Reading RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 1,572 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boundary Pupil Referral Unit 28 College Road , RG6 1QB | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.