Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Alder Grove Shinfield Berkshire RG2 9RA |
| Phone | 01183247218 |
| Reference Number | 147862 |
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, which opened in September 2020, has recently undergone its first Ofsted inspection since establishment. Overall, the school is performing well with a 'Good' rating in most areas, particularly excelling in behaviour and attitudes as well as personal development, where it received an 'Outstanding' rating. The school community demonstrates high expectations for pupils, ensures they feel safe, and promotes strong relationships among students and staff. However, some subjects within the wider curriculum still require further development to secure consistent achievement across all areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 351 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.99%
Girls: 47.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 3 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 4 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.3% |
| Indian | 19.4% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive and understand core values such as kindness and respect.
- Early reading and phonics teaching are highly effective.
- Pupils have exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards their learning.
- The school promotes strong relationships among pupils and staff.
- Support for pupils with SEND is tailored to individual needs.
- A diverse array of clubs and community events enrich pupils' experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- The wider curriculum is not fully implemented, affecting achievement in some subjects.
- Support for some pupils with SEND is not as precise as it could be.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 62 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 31 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH |
0.39 miles |
|
Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EJ |
0.51 miles |
|
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH |
1.19 miles |
|
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH |
1.19 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX |
1.27 miles |
|
Hillside Primary School
Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ |
1.53 miles |
|
Lambs Lane Primary School
Back Lane, Spencers Wood, Spencers Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JB |
1.53 miles |
|
The Ridgeway Primary School
Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD |
1.66 miles |
|
Grazeley Church of England Primary School
Mereoak Lane, Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JY |
1.78 miles |
|
Blagdon Nursery School
Blagdon Road, Reading, RG2 7NT |
1.78 miles |
|
Whiteknights Primary School
Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP |
1.79 miles |
|
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB |
1.85 miles |
|
Radstock Primary School
Radstock Lane, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UZ |
2.06 miles |
|
Green Park Village Primary Academy
2 Flagstaff Road, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX |
2.25 miles |
|
The Coombes Church of England Primary School
School Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX |
2.27 miles |
|
The Palmer Primary Academy
70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP |
2.52 miles |
|
Aldryngton Primary School
Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HR |
2.64 miles |
|
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Milman Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0AY |
2.78 miles |
|
Farley Hill Primary School
Baston Road, Arborfield Green, RG2 9YW |
2.8 miles |
|
Loddon Primary School
Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7LR |
2.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Oakbank School
Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Hyde End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER |
0.41 miles |
|
The Vine Christian School
Mitford Close, Basingstoke Road, Three Mile Cross, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1HF |
0.73 miles |
|
Crosfields School
Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 9BL |
1.3 miles |
|
Hartland High School
125 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8AF |
1.47 miles |
|
Leighton Park School
Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7ED |
1.84 miles |
|
Reading Girls' School
Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY |
2.2 miles |
|
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
|
2.31 miles |
|
Maiden Erlegh School
Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS |
2.65 miles |
|
Hamilton School
135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SG |
2.67 miles |
|
Groveside School
40 Christchurch Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7AY |
2.69 miles |
|
Riseley Green School
Riseley Business Park, Basingstoke Road, Riseley, Reading, RG7 1QF |
2.81 miles |
|
St Joseph's College
|
2.9 miles |
|
Reading School
Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW |
3.03 miles |
|
UTC Reading
Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ |
3.06 miles |
|
The Abbey School Reading
17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
3.06 miles |
|
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
81 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL |
3.07 miles |
|
Bohunt School Wokingham
Remount Drive, Arborfield, Wokingham, RG2 9GB |
3.18 miles |
|
Reddam House Berkshire
Bearwood Road, Wokingham, RG41 5BG |
3.21 miles |
|
Kendrick School
London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN |
3.25 miles |
|
The Deenway Montessori School
3-5 Sidmouth Street, Reading, RG1 4QZ |
3.33 miles |