SOUTHCOTE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Berkshire, Reading

Education Centre Information: Southcote 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: 383
Number of boys: 182
Number of girls: 201
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Southcote School is a co-educational primary school and caters for children from four to 11 years of age. It is situated on the western outskirts of Reading Borough and serves the Southcote area of the town. The school was opened in May 1954. Set in grounds of six and a half acres, the school has excellent indoor and outdoor facilities for all curricular and recreational activities. The outdoor swimming pool provides an important dimension to summer physical education. The school has a well-equipped ICT suite with an interactive whiteboard, which is used effectively across the curriculum. The school offers various extra-curricular activities that vary from term to term including football, cricket, rounders, chess, recorder playing, drama, gymnastics, country dancing and many more. Visits to locations relevant to the work are also arranged. Groups of parents and teachers meet regularly to organise fundraising and social activities. The school aspires for the individual to be confident in his or her ability to learn by developing appropriate attitudes to work and the world around.