Theale C.E. Primary School

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About Theale C.E. Primary School


Name Theale C.E. Primary School
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
Headteacher Mrs Catherine Morley
Address Englefield Road, Reading, RG7 5AS
Phone Number 01189302239
Phase Primary
Type Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 3-11
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Mixed
Number of Pupils 336
Local Authority West Berkshire
Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is an outstanding school because : Achievement in the school, including in the resource-based provision, is outstanding. Pupils achieve extremely well and are very well prepared for the next stage in their education All pupils, including those who are eligible for pupil premium, make excellent progress. Teaching is outstanding.

Lessons include well-planned, relevant activities that constantly challenge pupils' thinking and understanding. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in lessons, at breaktimes and around the school. Their overwhelmingly positive attitudes to learning make a strong contribution to their excellent progress.

The range of subjects and activit...ies, in both the main school and the resource base, provides highly positive, rich opportunities for learning and contributes extremely well to pupils' excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Inspirational leadership from the headteacher ensures that all leaders, managers, governors and staff share her vision of excellence. As a result, no pupil is disadvantaged or left behind.

The school has a very thorough understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. Teaching and learning are monitored exceptionally well. This demonstrates the school's excellent capacity to improve further.

The governors provide excellent levels of challenge to the school, helping to ensure it meets all requirements. Leaders are aware that there is potential to simplify the use of information on pupils' progress to show achievement across key stages.

Information about this school

The school is average in size, with two classes in the Reception Year.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium (additional funding given to schools by the government) is below average. The proportions of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds or who speak English as an additional language are below the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported by school action plus, or with a statement of special educational needs, is well above average.

These needs relate mainly to autistic spectrum disorder. The proportion of pupils supported at school action is broadly average. There is specially resourced provision for up to 11 pupils with special educational needs between the ages of fourand 11.

This caters for pupils with autism spectrum disorder. The school meets the current floor standards, which are the minimum standards for attainment and progress expected by the government. The school has a language and literacy centre on the site, which is subject to a separate inspection.


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