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Southcote Primary School
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Southcote Primary School
- Primary
- Reading RG30 3EJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is a top priority at Southcote, with new sounds taught meticulously from Reception class.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn a vibrant curriculum with a love of reading evident throughout the school.
Areas Needing Improvement: In subjects such as art and geography, the curriculum is not sequenced precisely enough, leading to inconsistent knowledge building.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff use their expert training to ensure accurate application of phonics and reading skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who struggle with phonics receive extra help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are positive about their work and behave in a thoughtful, kind and considerate manner.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified promptly and supported with appropriate strategies, including specially resourced provision.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying or harassment are promptly dealt with and pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to look after their mental health through yoga, mindfulness, and local walks.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View about their child's school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in choosing playtime equipment and influencing the lunchtime menu through the junior leadership team.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils grow food and cook nutritious meals, engage in yoga, and take relaxing walks.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel respected and treated fairly by leaders.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff workload and work-life balance are managed well by leaders.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors challenge leaders effectively and know what needs improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers help pupils to make good progress but need to improve sequencing in some subjects.
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Southcote Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 558 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd like to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the students, teachers, and governors at Southcote Primary School. Our school is a sizable primary that is currently expanding. I work here and at Katesgrove Primary School in my capacity as Executive Headteacher, and I am wholly dedicated to the accomplishment of both institutions. I take great joy in making sure that every child has the best education possible, along with life skills instruction and a seamless transition to the next stage of their education. The children's enthusiasm for learning while acquiring crucial abilities and pleasant experiences is lovely to witness in the classroom. I work hard to provide for the families in my neighbourhood and am excited about the future. I hope that you will find our website to be user-friendly and helpful. It is intended to provide you a glimpse into school life, student work, and the high calibre education we work to provide for each child. You can request free copies of the information on the website by contacting the school office.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
D+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 8% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% 6 | 55.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 1 | 8.5% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 5 | 54.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 8.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 52.45% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 10.11% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southcote Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1