Oxford Road Community School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

244 pupils on roll, with places for 292

Eligible for free school meals32.8%

32.8%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language61.9%

61.9%, 40.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.4%

9.4%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.6%

6.6%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

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
Website: oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.