Southcote Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
585
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(07/03/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
42%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Silchester Road
Southcote
Reading
RG30 3EJ
01189375533

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You have a relentless drive, enthusiasm and dedication to ensure that Southcote is a successful school. You have accurately evaluated the school’s effectiveness in all areas, and used this information to prioritise actions to improve outcomes for all pupils. The leadership team is very effective in reviewing current practice and swiftly takes any actions to improve teaching for pupils. The middle leadership team is highly motivated and determined that pupils have an enriching curriculum linked to high aspirations for all. Leaders across the school ensure that the learning environment engages and inspires pupils. The governing body has continued to demonstrate strong leadership and take a very active role in holding school leaders to account for pupils’ progress. Governors are highly supportive of the executive headteacher. One governor said, ‘She is ambitious for us all, and, with her strong leadership, she takes people with her.’ Governors visit regularly to carry out a wide range of tasks, including evaluating school systems and safeguarding. Consequently, they are knowledgeable about the school and offer effective challenge to school leaders. The governors are fully supportive of the school. As one governor said: ‘The biggest strength of the school is the passionate staff. They blew me away with how much they put into the school. They know everything about the school.’ Pupils really enjoy being part of the community and they are complimentary about the effective support that they receive from staff. One child said, ‘They make education fun, for example teaching us about fire in the Stone Age project.’ Pupils behave very well and support each other with their learning. In my classroom visits, pupils were motivated and keen to do well. They knew what they were learning in the lesson, and how to succeed, because teachers explained tasks clearly. Activities were well tailored to the needs of pupils, and adults provided effective support to help them learn well. The helpful displays enabled pupils to check their understanding and tackle tasks with confidence. Parents are very supportive of the school. One parent said: ‘Southcote is a friendly, welcoming school which has the children’s best interests at heart. Our children have made good progress in their learning and work is appropriately challenging.’ You have successfully addressed the areas for improvement identified at the last inspection. Teachers check pupils’ understanding effectively to ensure that pupils learn well. Subject leaders systematically check how well their subject is being taught and the quality of pupils’ learning and progress. The quality of teaching and learning is reviewed very regularly by senior leaders and teachers. This ensures that where pupils are not making enough progress, their work can be adjusted accordingly to best meet their needs. You recognise the need to ensure that the teaching of writing is of a consistently high standard to help all pupils achieve their best. In addition, you are ambitious for the curriculum to take even more account of pupils’ starting points, especially those of the most able pupils, so they reach their potential. The local authority supports the school very well, including providing a range of professional development to staff and working with partner schools to share best practice. Safeguarding is effective. The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and records are detailed and of high quality. The safety and welfare of all pupils has a high profile at Southcote. Leaders identify in a timely manner any pupils who may be at risk and seek appropriate support. Pupils feel safe in school and parents agree. Leaders work well with other agencies to keep pupils safe. Governors check regularly that all agreed safeguarding policies are properly implemented. Staff receive regular training, including awareness of child sexual exploitation and radicalisation, to keep pupils safe in school. Staff know what to do if they have any concerns about a pupil’s well-being. Recruitment checks are rigorous to ensure the suitability of all those who work or volunteer at Southcote. The school has effective systems in place to ensure that vulnerable pupils and their families get the well-considered support they need. Leaders are highly effective in following up all referrals.

Southcote Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>26, "agree"=>61, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>60, "strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>29, "strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>31, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 13 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>13} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>54, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>23, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>15} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>87, "no"=>13} UNLOCK Figures based on 158 responses up to 08-03-2023

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