SchoolScoresTheale CE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Englefield Road, Theale C.E. Primary School, Reading, RG7 5AS
0118 930 2239 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Reading (West Berkshire) comparisons use the 13 of its 28 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Reading (West Berkshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 80% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 17%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Reading (West Berkshire) figures pool parents at the Reading (West Berkshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
89% — 32 points above the West Berkshire average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 30% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Berkshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 35 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 33 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 63 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 3.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 13.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 11.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.3 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 28 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 25 state primary schools in Reading (West Berkshire). Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.2% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Englefield CE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Calcot Infant School and Nursery 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Calcot Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springfield Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birch Copse Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Lane Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burghfield St Mary's CE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchend Primary Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Theale CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Theale CE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Theale CE Primary School?
96% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Theale CE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Theale CE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Theale CE Primary School as their first choice for 35 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 33 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109980.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.