Whiteknights Primary School is a primary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Whiteknights Primary School currently has around 466 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 15.6% 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.
| Address: | Fairlawn Green, Reading, RG2 8EP |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Francois Walker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109839 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 466 |
| Number of Boys: | 246 |
| Number of Girls: | 220 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Primary School Fairlawn Green , Shinfield Rise RG2 8EP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteknights Primary School Fairlawn Green , Shinfield Rise RG2 8EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Rushey Way , Lower Earley RG6 4HQ | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Rushey Way , Lower Earley RG6 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway Primary School Hillbrow , RG2 8JD | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesbridge College Northumberland Avenue , RG2 8DJ | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartland High School 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | 1out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Madejski Academy 125 Hartland Road , RG2 8AF | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Park School Shinfield Road , RG2 7ED | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfields School Shinfield Road , RG2 9BL | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Reading Whiteknights House , Whiteknights RG6 6UR | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender House 17 Newcastle Road , Whitley RG2 7TN | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School 135 Bulmershe Road , RG1 5SG | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.