Aldermaston C.E. Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Wasing Lane Aldermaston Reading RG7 4LX |
| Phone | 01189713362 |
| Reference Number | 109947 |
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The school creates a positive and enriching environment where pupils are happy and motivated to learn. Relationships between peers and teachers are strong, contributing to effective learning experiences. With an ambitious curriculum and dedicated leaders, pupils are supported to perform well academically, particularly in reading, where early intervention proves beneficial. However, attendance remains a challenge for a few students, preventing them from fully benefiting from the school's offerings.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.79%
Girls: 52.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 12 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 6 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between pupils and teachers
- Engaging curriculum and extracurricular activities
- Proactive support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong focus on developing pupils' reading skills
- Well-implemented framework for personal development
- Effective safeguarding measures
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent retention of concepts in some foundation subjects
- A few pupils do not attend regularly enough
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | -4.4 | ||
| Maths | -6.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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