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Loddon Primary School

Loddon Primary School

Wokingham, RG6 7LRPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

84%

Capacity

532

Pupils

3.3x

Demand

About Loddon Primary School

Loddon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wokingham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 532 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Loddon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Phillips, it falls under Wokingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5000th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 34 in Wokingham.

Loddon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 33 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Loddon Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wokingham, Loddon Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSilverdale Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 7LR
HeadteacherSarah Phillips
Local AuthorityWokingham
Number of Pupils532
Free School Meals (FSM)7.1%
School Capacity532 / 630 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (1 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)

5000th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

701st of 2,034

In South East

Top 50%

22nd of 34

In Wokingham

Top 65%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

68%

Expected Standard

12%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:84%
Higher:38%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:12%
MathsAvg Score: 108
Expected:87%
Higher:48%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +4%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

68%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubGardeningCodingEco ClubChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

33

Applications

110

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

30 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Loddon Primary School

Loddon 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.

Contact Information

01189261449www.loddonprimary.co.uk/

Silverdale Road, Reading

Wokingham, RG6 7LR

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Silverdale Road, Reading

Wokingham, RG6 7LR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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