Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 7RA
10 simple reasons to choose Caversham Primary School
State primary school (Community School).
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Caversham Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the 3 best independent or state primaries within a 1 mile radius. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to one of 15 secondary schools, though Highdown School accounts for 40-50% of leavers. 50% go on to academically selective private & state schools.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are extra help sessions for some subjects and a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near Caversham Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Hemdean House School (0.2 miles); Caversham Preparatory School (0.7 miles); St Edward's Prep, Reading (2 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School (3 miles); Aldryngton Primary School (3.8 miles); Park Lane Primary School (4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Queen Anne's School (0.5 miles); The Abbey School Reading (2.2 miles); St Joseph's College, Reading (2.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Kendrick School (1.9 miles); Reading School (2.4 miles); UTC Reading (2.8 miles).