Goring Church of England Aided Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Wallingford Road, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 0BGOpen in maps

Goring Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 17th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 November 2014, report published 30 January 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 December 2024

Pupils thrive at this harmonious and happy school. Each morning they arrive excited to learn. The school is highly ambitious that all pupils develop a sense of belonging, believe in themselves and achieve. Pupils live up to these expectations. They know that it is important to work hard and concentrate in lessons. Pupils say that the best thing about this school is that they learn, 'really interesting and useful things'. For example, pupils take pride in growing, harvesting and selling produce to support a local foodbank. Pupils behave well. In lessons and around the school, they are polite and well mannered. Throughout the school, strong and caring relationships between staff and children are formed. This helps pupils feel safe, nurtured and secure. Pupils are excellent ambassadors for the school. Many have represented the school in musical, sporting and cultural events, both locally and regionally. The school offers pupils numerous roles and responsibilities. These help pupils to grow in confidence as they learn that their actions can benefit others. Pupils understand that they all play a part in making the school such a caring community. For example, those who are play leaders devise exciting games for younger pupils.

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

170 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals4.7%

4.7%, 21.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.8%

1.8%, 19.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.9%

15.9%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Goring Church of England Aided Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Streatley Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
South Stoke Primary School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standard17% met the expected standard
Moulsford Preparatory School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Oratory Preparatory School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Woodcote Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Angela Wheatcroft
Phone
01491872289
Website
goring.oxon.sch.uk
Address
Wallingford Road, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 0BG
Local authority
Oxfordshire
URN
123201

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.