The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 689
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Telling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Katesgrove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Katesgrove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Katesgrove Primary School?
Katesgrove Primary School currently has 689 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Katesgrove Primary School take?
Katesgrove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Katesgrove Primary School?
Katesgrove Primary School is in Reading, RG1 2NL, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Katesgrove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Katesgrove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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