Best Primary Schools in Reading
31 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Reading, 31 primary schools educate 6,842 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.13, reflecting a unique educational environment.
- Of the 13 inspected primary schools in Reading, 84.6% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 10 Good ratings achieved.
- Primary schools in Reading have 66.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, outperforming the national average of 61.0%.
- With 10.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Reading's primary schools have 32.0% of pupils with English as an additional language and spend £7,784 per pupil.
AS
Addington School
Reading, RG5 3EU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils308
P/T Ratio–
WP
Whiteknights Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG2 8EP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence3.9%
Pupils460
P/T Ratio19.8
The Vine Christian School
Reading, RG7 1HF
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils31
P/T Ratio–
Sonning Church of England Primary School
Reading, RG4 6XF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected93%
Absence3.9%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio22.0
Hawkedon Primary School
Reading, RG6 3AP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils601
P/T Ratio21.1
RP
Rivermead Primary School
Reading, RG5 4BS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence4.9%
Pupils421
P/T Ratio21.0
Aldryngton Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Reading, RG6 7HR
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence5.3%
Pupils314
P/T Ratio24.5
Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG10 8LY
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence3.5%
Pupils79
P/T Ratio15.4
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Reading, RG6 1EY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence6.1%
Pupils474
P/T Ratio23.7
PC
Polehampton Church of England Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG10 9HS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.8%
Pupils166
P/T Ratio27.7
The Colleton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG10 0AX
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence3.9%
Pupils268
P/T Ratio20.2
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Loddon Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG6 7LR
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence5.2%
Pupils532
P/T Ratio22.8
Beechwood Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Reading, RG5 4JJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence6.1%
Pupils295
P/T Ratio21.8
Robert Piggott CofE Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG10 8ED
State · Primary · Ages 5–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.2%
Pupils113
P/T Ratio14.8
South Lake Primary School
Reading, RG5 3NA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils454
P/T Ratio23.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 32 primary schools in Reading, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 85% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,784 | £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.