- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
- Church of England
Results close to the Theale average.
33 first choices, 35 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
Theale 89%England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%Theale 5.3%
- Pupils
- 301
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Primary schools in and near Theale
All 2 primary schools in Theale, and the nearest just outside.
Haywards Farm School
Reading, RG7 4AS · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 14
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 28
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Just outside Theale
The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Theale.
- Ofsted:Good or better
- Church of England
Results well below the Theale average, low absence.
18 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
Theale 89%England 62%
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 106
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
1.4 miles from Theale · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 7
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a nursery
No published results yet.
37 first choices, 39 offers made
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 4.8%Theale 5.3%
- Pupils
- 217
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the Theale average.
Met the standard at 1151%
Theale 89%England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%Theale 5.3%
- Pupils
- 264
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
- Primary schools2including 1 special
- Met the standard at 1189.0%
- Faith schools1 of 21 Church of England
- Free school meals20.6%of pupils get them
- Pupils per teacher18.2England 17.9
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in Theale
Half or more are faith schools.
1 of the 2 primary schools in Theale have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.
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About these schools
Primary schools in Theale, explained
There are 2 primary schools in Theale, teaching 329 children. 1 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.
89.0% of pupils in Theale met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.
20.6% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,195 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 12.0% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many primary schools are in Theale?
There are 2 primary schools in Theale, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Theale?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Theale on Eduscope are Theale C.E. Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Theale ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Theale perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Theale, 89% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Theale primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Theale is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Theale?
When choosing a primary school in Theale, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.