Caversham Preparatory School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 16 Peppard Road Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 8JZ |
| Reference Number | 110177 |
The Chiltern College is performing exceptionally well as an independent primary school, demonstrating outstanding quality of education and care for pupils aged four to eleven. Since its last inspection, the school has made significant improvements in teaching and assessment practices, which has led to excellent progress for all students, particularly those with learning difficulties and disabilities. The curriculum is well-planned and inclusive, promoting not only strong academic skills but also vital social and cultural awareness among pupils. The supportive environment fosters strong relationships and personal development, as evidenced by pupils' outstanding behavior and positive engagement in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 61 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.66%
Girls: 39.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jul 2008 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils make excellent progress across all subjects.
- Outstanding quality of teaching and assessment.
- Strong emphasis on personal, social, and health education.
- Effective curriculum planning and monitoring.
- Outstanding spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
- Excellent relationships between staff and pupils.
- Robust procedures for health and safety.
- Good support for pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited access to computers restricts learning opportunities in other subjects.
- Lack of a separate medical room for unwell pupils.
| Name | Distance |
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Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
18 Peppard Road, Reading, RG4 8JZ |
0 miles |
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Caversham Primary School
Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RA |
0.3 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Washington Road, Caversham, St Anne's School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5AA |
0.35 miles |
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The Hill Primary School
Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8TU |
0.49 miles |
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Thameside Primary School
Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB |
0.5 miles |
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New Bridge Nursery School
Montague Street, Reading, RG4 5AU |
0.57 miles |
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Micklands Primary School
Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6LU |
0.69 miles |
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Emmer Green Primary School
Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LN |
0.72 miles |
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Caversham Nursery School
114 Amersham Road, Reading, RG4 5NA |
0.75 miles |
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E P Collier Primary School
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0.84 miles |
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1.14 miles |
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1.19 miles |
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Civitas Academy
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1.2 miles |
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The Heights Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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1.33 miles |
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1.41 miles |
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Oxford Road Community School
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1.55 miles |
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1.69 miles |
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Aurora Rowan School
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Reading School
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2.03 miles |
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2.16 miles |
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2.49 miles |
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