Oxford Road Community School
146 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oxford Road Community School is a primary school in Reading for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 33rd of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2014, report published 10 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils are very happy at this school. They behave well in the playground as well as in their classrooms. Lessons are productive. Pupils listen to their teachers well, work hard and try their best. The school promotes its values, such as collaboration and respect, well. These values help pupils successfully learn how to treat others. Pupils treat everyone with kindness and respect, celebrating difference. Building strong relationships is the backbone of the school's work. This starts very well in early years. Children benefit from a warm and nurturing environment. They make secure attachments with adults. Pupils feel safe at school. Parents and carers value the work the school does for their children. The school wants the very best for every pupil. This is clear in staff's actions and their warmth. Pupils learn and achieve well across the curriculum. This prepares them well for the next stage of their education. Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities. For example, all pupils in Year 4 are learning how to play steel pans. The school makes the most of its locality, such as visiting Reading Museum to learn about Victorian schooling and the Romans.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the school has not identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to remember. This means that teachers cannot identify gaps in pupils' learning clearly enough. The school should ensure that teachers know what pupils need to remember over time and use this to inform their teaching so that pupils learn even better across the curriculum.
- Some pupils do not attend school often enough. This prevents these pupils from learning and achieving as well as they could. The school should continue to work with families to ensure that all pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
244 pupils on roll, with places for 292
Schools near Oxford Road Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civitas Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| All Saints Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
| St Edward's Prep | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Battle Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Hurst
- Phone
- 01189375511
- Address
- 146 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7PJ
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 109786
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.