Alfred Sutton Primary School
Reading, RG6 1JR · Reading · primary school
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5th of 37 primary schools in Reading we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.9/10 against 4,158 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alfred Sutton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, netball, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, cricket, cross-country, and tennis clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Alfred Sutton Primary School
Overview
Alfred Sutton Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive and vibrant environment where pupils thrive. The report highlights a coherent curriculum, strong relationships, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring high standards of achievement and personal development.
Strengths
- The ‘Sutton six’ values create a foundation for warm, positive relationships, with staff who “get to know pupils well” and foster a welcoming atmosphere.
- Reading is a high priority, with “well-trained staff” teaching phonics systematically and engaging pupils through “vibrantly themed libraries” and daily story time.
- Expert staff effectively adapt the curriculum for SEND and disadvantaged pupils, keeping a “close eye on their progress and attendance” to secure the best outcomes.
- Pupils’ behaviour is strong, with sanctions viewed as “an opportunity for learning” rather than punishment, supported by robust pastoral care.
- Staff benefit from “strong collaboration” and excellent training, contributing to a positive team ethos and effective curriculum delivery in subjects like art and history.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum requires further refinement in some subjects, as “pupils’ learning is not as deep as it could be” in certain aspects.
- Assessment practices in the wider curriculum are “not as meticulous” as in phonics and mathematics, requiring improvement to maximise achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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