The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 309
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 19.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Morley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Englefield Road, Theale C.E. Primary School, Reading, RG7 5AS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTheale Green Community School
Secondary · 353m away
Theale Green School
Secondary · 353m away
Haywards Farm School
Independent · 1.1km away
Englefield C.E. Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Mile House Therapeutic School
Independent · 2.2km away
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.3km away
Little Heath School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Theale C.E. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Theale C.E. Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Theale C.E. Primary School?
Theale C.E. Primary School currently has 309 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Theale C.E. Primary School take?
Theale C.E. Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Theale C.E. Primary School?
Theale C.E. Primary School is in Reading, RG7 5AS, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Theale C.E. Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Theale C.E. Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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