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Best Schools in Reading

3 schools in Reading

Key Facts

  • Reading has 3 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a high overall quality of education in the area.
  • Primary schools in Reading outperform the national average, with 68.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
  • There are 2 primary schools and 1 faith school in Reading, serving 278 pupils, with 10.8% eligible for free school meals and a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.19.
  • Primary schools in Reading have a persistent absence rate of 10.3%, lower than the national average of 20.0%, and spend £6,879 per pupil, below the national average of £7,460.

Top Nurseries in Reading

1 nurseries in Reading

WO

Wise Owls Nursery

Reading, RG10 0PX

Nursery

Top Primary Schools in Reading

2 primary schools in Reading

WS

Waltham St Lawrence Primary School

Ofsted

Outstanding

Reading, RG10 0NU

State · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected75%
Absence4.1%
Pupils150
P/T Ratio20.3
Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy logo

Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy

Ofsted

Good

Reading, RG10 9UX

Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11

KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.9%
Pupils128
P/T Ratio17.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading has 3 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

Area Benchmarks

MetricReadingEngland
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard68%61%
AttendancePersistent Absence10%20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio19.2:118.1:1
Spending per Pupil£6,879£7,460

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
  • Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
  • Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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