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Silchester Church of England Primary School

Ages 4–11172 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Reading, RG7 2NJ
Hampshire

Silchester Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Reading, within the Hampshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 172 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Reading can view Silchester Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Reading (RG7 2NJ), Silchester Church of England Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)48%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake7.1%
Free school meals7.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.6%
Attendance96.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence5.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in ReadingSee the full area report for RG7 2NJ