The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Claire Hurst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Junior School
Primary · 465m away
St Edward's Prep
Independent · 628m away
Battle Primary Academy
Primary · 813m away
Cranbury College
Academy · 865m away
Coley Primary School
Primary · 907m away
Wilson Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The WREN School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Freddies (Reading) Limited
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oxford Road Community School's Ofsted rating?
Oxford Road Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oxford Road Community School?
Oxford Road Community School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oxford Road Community School take?
Oxford Road Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oxford Road Community School?
Oxford Road Community School is in Reading, RG1 7PJ, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oxford Road Community School have a sixth form?
No, Oxford Road Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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