Southcote Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Silchester Road Southcote Reading Berkshire RG30 3EJ |
| Phone | 01189375533 |
| Reference Number | 109795 |
Southcote Primary School is performing well, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school fosters a caring and inclusive community where pupils feel safe and supported. While there are strong efforts in areas like literacy and personal development, with a focus on reading and student well-being, the school still faces some challenges, particularly with attendance and curriculum consistency in a few subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 553 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.98%
Girls: 47.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 22 | 38 |
| 2 | 39 | 38 | 77 |
| 3 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 4 | 57 | 34 | 91 |
| 5 | 51 | 33 | 84 |
| 6 | 42 | 46 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.7% |
| White, Other | 12.1% |
| Indian | 11.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 8% |
| African | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show high levels of care and respect for one another.
- Leaders prioritize reading and phonics effectively.
- A strong commitment to pupils' personal development and well-being.
- Robust safeguarding measures in place.
- A vibrant curriculum that includes diverse learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly.
- Curriculum sequencing in a few subjects is not precise enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | ||
| Writing | -2.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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