The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 532
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHawkedon Primary School
Primary · 550m away
Maiden Erlegh School
Secondary · 990m away
Radstock Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Highwood Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Rivermead Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Ambleside Centre
Nursery · 2.1km away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Loddon Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Loddon Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Loddon Primary School?
Loddon Primary School currently has 532 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Loddon Primary School take?
Loddon Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Loddon Primary School?
Loddon Primary School is in Reading, RG6 7LR, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Loddon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Loddon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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