Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 47th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 20 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils have a strong sense of belonging. They value the support and guidance they receive from adults and the whole school community. Pupils feel safe and happy. One pupil summed up the views of many, saying, 'Adults support us here, they help us to get back up if we ever fall down.' Pupils know the school's values of kindness, respect, curiosity and resilience. They understand these well. They can explain how they learn about them and what they mean. Pupils appreciate trips and residential stays. They make good use of school clubs such as choir, sewing, drama and chess clubs. Pupils develop their confidence well through presenting to others and leading activities. For example, pupils take part in school council elections and perform in school drama productions. Pupils are polite and respectful. They understand the school's rules and routines. Pupils respond well to adults' high expectations in the classrooms and around the school. Pupils' conduct towards each other is thoughtful and courteous. This helps pupils to support each other's well-being. Pupils are highly motivated in their lessons. There is a very positive and nurturing school culture that helps them to have positive attitudes to their learning.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff do not yet have all of the subject knowledge that they need to deliver the curriculum fully effectively. This means that pupils do not always achieve as well as they could. The school should provide appropriate training so that staff have the right expertise to teach all subjects equally effectively.
- The school does not identify the specific needs of some pupils with SEND as quickly as possible. These pupils do not always achieve as highly as they could, therefore. The school should continue with its plans to improve this so that pupils with SEND receive the additional support that they need more rapidly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
151 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonning Common Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Peppard Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Emmer Green Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| The Heights Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| The Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Claire Spankie
- Phone
- 01183573149
- Address
- Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9AU
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 144577
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.