Classpot

Micklands Primary School

Reading, RG4 6LUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#10,413
of 13,686 nationally

About Micklands Primary School

Micklands Primary School’s headline metrics present a mixed picture when set against the Reading local authority average for primary schools. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 51%, notably below the LA average of 61%. This places the school in the bottom half of Reading primaries, ranked 30th out of 38 schools. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. In maths, 80% of pupils met the expected standard, and the average scaled score of 106 is solid. Reading also performed reasonably well, with 74% reaching the expected standard and an average score of 106. Where the school really struggles is in writing, where only 56% met the expected standard, and just 2% achieved the higher standard — a figure that drags down the combined headline. So while the school is not performing as strongly as the LA average overall, its maths and reading outcomes are more in line with local norms.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMicklands Road, Reading, Reading, RG4 6LU
HeadteacherMark Frost
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils320
Free School Meals (FSM)27.2%
School Capacity320 / 420 (76% full)

The full report on this school

What 115 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

NetballCross CountryDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingMulti-Sensory

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Micklands Primary School

Micklands 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.