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Caversham Primary School

Reading, RG4 7RAPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#4,435
of 13,686 nationally

About Caversham Primary School

Caversham Primary School is a state primary in Reading that is running close to its full capacity of 420 pupils, with 406 children currently on roll. The school serves a notably less disadvantaged intake than the national average, with just 4.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals compared to a typical primary figure of around 23%. Demand for places is extremely high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 215 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.58. Of those applicants, 62 put Caversham as their first preference, and 57 were offered a place. This level of competition suggests a school that is firmly in demand among local parents, and the fact that it is oversubscribed by more than three-to-one puts it among the most sought-after primaries in the Reading area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHemdean Road, Reading, Reading, RG4 7RA
HeadteacherJo Grover Clare Jones- King
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils406
Free School Meals (FSM)4.4%
School Capacity406 / 420 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsDanceSwimmingNetballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: cavershamprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caversham Primary School

Caversham Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.