CAVERSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL in Berkshire, Reading

Education Centre Information: Caversham Primary School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Reading
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 450
Number of boys: 211
Number of girls: 239
Age Range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Large, attractive primary school that opened in 1938; modernised to provide full range of facilities, including a dining room, a main hall that is well-equipped for physical education and used for assemblies, library, computer suite, pottery room, home economics room, and music conservatory. All children have access to wide range of science and technology equipment. Adjoining the school is a playing field, which can accommodate athletics, rounders or two football pitches; large playground, which is used for netball, short tennis and other games. Over-subscribed, with 1.5 applications per place. Artsmark Gold (2004); Artsmark Silver; Investor in People status (2005); DfES achievement award (2003); Activemark Gold (2005). Ethos: 'We are a friendly, caring school that works in partnership with parents and the local community to offer the best possible education for every child. We want every child to fulfil their potential and we offer a broad, interesting curriculum that makes school fun and to maintain our high standards'.