The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Florence Rostron (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Calcot Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Calcot Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Calcot Junior School?
Calcot Junior School currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Calcot Junior School take?
Calcot Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Calcot Junior School?
Calcot Junior School is in Reading, RG31 4XG, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Calcot Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Calcot Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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