The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 378
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Rachel McDonagh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirch Copse Primary School
Primary · 511m away
Blagrave Nursery School
Nursery · 575m away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 654m away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 902m away
Little Heath School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Meadow Park Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Avenue Special School
Academy · 1.2km away
Thames Valley School
Free school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Park Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Lane Primary School?
Park Lane Primary School currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Lane Primary School take?
Park Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Park Lane Primary School?
Park Lane Primary School is in Reading, RG31 5BD, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Park 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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