Park Lane Primary School
School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Park Lane Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 50th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2023, report published 26 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 October 2023
Pupils are happy to attend this inclusive school. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have their needs met well. As a result, pupils enjoy their learning and are proud of the work that they do. Pupils here trust that adults will do what is best for them and will keep them safe. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe both online and in the community. Pupils understand and live up to the school's high expectations for everyone's learning and behaviour. They eagerly demonstrate the school's 'RESPECT' values and the 'diamond rules', which are clear to see throughout the school. Staff constantly promote and discuss these with pupils. Pupils persevere with their learning; they work hard and keenly explain the value in doing so. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They understand the importance of being respectful, helpful and kind. They wear their 'values' and 'star' badges with pride. They excel in their roles as house captains and school councillors. They take the responsibility of exemplifying the school values to each other very seriously. In doing so, they make a strong contribution to the caring environment that can be seen around the school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the school has not yet fully realised its vision for how the curriculum will be taught and assessed. Consequently, pupils do not secure the range of knowledge that they could across the curriculum. The school should continue to develop staff so that all have the knowledge they need to ensure that pupils can build coherent knowledge over time in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
388 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Park Lane Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Copse Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Springfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Moorlands Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Meadow Park Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel McDonagh
- Phone
- 01189375515
- Address
- School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5BD
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 109790
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.