Loddon Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Silverdale Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 7LR |
| Headteacher | Sarah Phillips |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 532 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 532 / 630 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Mar 2023): School remains 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
701st of 2,034
In South East
22nd of 34
In Wokingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed33
110
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
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.
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Contact Information
Silverdale Road, Reading
Wokingham, RG6 7LR
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