Southcote Primary School is a primary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Southcote Primary School currently has around 553 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 4 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.7%. other white pupils make up about 12.1% , followed by indian at 11.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Silchester Road, Reading, RG30 3EJ |
| Website: | www.southcoteprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01189375533 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Telling |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109795 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 553 |
| Number of Boys: | 293 |
| Number of Girls: | 260 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 36.70% | 203 |
| Other White | 12.10% | 67 |
| Indian | 11.90% | 66 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.00% | 44 |
| African | 5.80% | 32 |
| Pakistani | 5.60% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcote Primary School Silchester Road , Southcote RG30 3EJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG3 3LJ | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG3 3LJ | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School 110 Ashampstead Road , RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wensley Road , Coley Park RG1 6DU | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadway School The Meadway , Tilehurst RG30 4NN | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elvian School 61 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Brook School 145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.