Whiteknights Primary School, based in Reading, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 460 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 17.8% 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 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.1%.
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: | Fairlawn Green, Reading, RG2 8EP |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01189872588 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Bridget Reynolds |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148800 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 460 |
| Number of Boys: | 229 |
| Number of Girls: | 231 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 29.10% | 134 |
| Indian | 9.60% | 44 |
| Other White | 9.30% | 43 |
| Pakistani | 8.90% | 41 |
| Chinese | 8.90% | 41 |
| African | 7.00% | 32 |
| Other Asian | 7.00% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 6.10% | 28 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.