The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 4.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Moir (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
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Silchester, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 2NJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Silchester Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Silchester Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silchester Church of England Primary School?
Silchester Church of England Primary School currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silchester Church of England Primary School take?
Silchester Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Silchester Church of England Primary School?
Silchester Church of England Primary School is in Reading, RG7 2NJ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silchester Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Silchester Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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