Caversham Park Primary School, Reading

In its own words: "Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make, and I'm really proud to share what makes our schools such a special place to learn and grow. We are a small, four-class primary school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Caversham Park Primary School, where the children, staff, governors and parents/carers enjoy working together in order to create and achieve. At Caversham Park Primary School, we aim to provide the best education for children, both academically and socially."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, choir and coding.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Caversham Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Reading and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Caversham Park Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Caversham Park Primary School are St Martin's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 91% reading, 96% maths); The Hill Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 79% maths); Micklands Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 55% maths); and Emmer Green Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 83% maths).

Caversham Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 34.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Asian (14%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 28 pupils (31.1%) received SEN support and 3 (3.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Caversham Park Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Reading Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queensway (adjacent), 190 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Caversham Park Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 36 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Reading (351).

Caversham Park Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.