The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 334
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Greenaway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmE P Collier Primary School
Primary · 607m away
New Bridge Nursery School
Nursery · 695m away
Caversham Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Civitas Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
River Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Freddies (Reading) Limited
Independent · 1.5km away
The Deenway Montessori School
Independent · 1.6km away
Oxford Road Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thameside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thameside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thameside Primary School?
Thameside Primary School currently has 334 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thameside Primary School take?
Thameside Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thameside Primary School?
Thameside Primary School is in Reading, RG4 8DB, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thameside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thameside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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