The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
104
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.
15% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mr Mark Frost (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hill Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Caversham Nursery School
Nursery · 930m away
New Bridge Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
Caversham Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Queen Anne's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Caversham Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Micklands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Micklands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Micklands Primary School?
Micklands Primary School currently has 320 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Micklands Primary School take?
Micklands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Micklands Primary School?
Micklands Primary School is in Reading, RG4 6LU, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Micklands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Micklands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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