Sonning Common Primary School
URN: 123038 • Reading RG4 9RJ
Overview
- Name
- Sonning Common Primary School
- URN
- 123038
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Salmons (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189722105
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grove Road, Reading RG4 9RJ
Summary
Sonning Common Primary School is a community school located in Reading, Oxfordshire, catering to approximately 330 pupils aged 4 to 11. The school emphasizes a values-led approach, focusing on building strong relationships, teamwork, and care for others. With a dedicated staff, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that fosters both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Sonning Common Primary is designed to engage students and inspire a love for learning. The school offers a range of educational experiences, ensuring that each child receives individual attention and support. Recent Ofsted inspections have rated the school as "Good," reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student well-being.
The school community is active and involved, with various events and activities planned throughout the year, including open mornings for prospective parents and seasonal assemblies. With a strong Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Sonning Common Primary fosters a collaborative environment that encourages parental participation and support in school life. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Sonning Common Primary is designed to engage students and inspire a love for learning. The school offers a range of educational experiences, ensuring that each child receives individual attention and support. Recent Ofsted inspections have rated the school as "Good," reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student well-being.
The school community is active and involved, with various events and activities planned throughout the year, including open mornings for prospective parents and seasonal assemblies. With a strong Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Sonning Common Primary fosters a collaborative environment that encourages parental participation and support in school life. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- View events calendar... (calendar)
- Open day for prospective parents : 16 October 2025 (calendar)
- School photos (individual) : 14 October 2025 (calendar)
- PTA Children’s disco (after school) : 16 October 2025 (calendar)
- Read more (calendar)
- Read more (calendar)
- Read more (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 409
- Pupils
- 330
- Boys
- 189
- Girls
- 141
- FSM %
- 21.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 330 | 189 | 141 | 409 | 21.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 357 | 214 | 143 | 409 | 22.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 380 | 205 | 175 | 409 | 15.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 380 | 205 | 175 | 409 | 15.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 375 | 199 | 176 | 409 | 14.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 353 | 191 | 162 | 409 | 10.20 |
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