The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 9% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Brian Prebble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeechwood Primary School
Primary · 642m away
The Ambleside Centre
Nursery · 664m away
Woodley CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Willow Bank Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Willow Bank Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Highwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Addington School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rivermead Primary School?
Rivermead Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rivermead Primary School take?
Rivermead Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rivermead Primary School?
Rivermead Primary School is in Reading, RG5 4BS, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rivermead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rivermead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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