The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
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
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
12% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 330
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Salmons (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
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9RJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sonning Common Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sonning Common Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sonning Common Primary School?
Sonning Common Primary School currently has 330 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sonning Common Primary School take?
Sonning Common Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sonning Common Primary School?
Sonning Common Primary School is in Reading, RG4 9RJ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sonning Common Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sonning Common Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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