School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG31 5BD
10 simple reasons to choose Park Lane Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Tilehurst, Reading.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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 Park Lane Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Reading and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.9 pupils per class and 24.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are 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. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Park Lane Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St Edward's Prep, Reading (2.5 miles); Hemdean House School (3.9 miles); Caversham Preparatory School (4.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Tilehurst (0.5 miles); Theale Church of England Primary School (3 miles); Caversham Primary School (4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Pangbourne College (4 miles); Queen Anne's School (4 miles); The Abbey School Reading (4.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Kendrick School (3.9 miles); Reading School (4.5 miles); Reading Girls' School (4.7 miles).