The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Christina Allison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6YG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPurley CofE Primary School
Primary · 551m away
Brookfields Special School
Special school · 646m away
Brookfields School
Academy · 646m away
Denefield School
Secondary · 722m away
Westwood Farm Junior School
Primary · 796m away
Westwood Farm Infant School
Primary · 796m away
Pangbourne Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Birch Copse Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Long Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Long Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Long Lane Primary School?
Long Lane Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Long Lane Primary School take?
Long Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Long Lane Primary School?
Long Lane Primary School is in Reading, RG31 6YG, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Long Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Long Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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