Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Reading, RG2 8LX · Reading · primary school
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33rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.8/10 against 1,800 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| 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.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance and Gymnastics Clubs, receive Drum or Keyboard/Piano Lessons, and participate in uSports, cricket, football, and swimming. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 pupils against a stated capacity of 365. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the uSports programme? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the June 2026 inspection reflected in current teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders are working diligently to stabilise operations following significant staffing challenges, yet the pace of improvement has been inconsistent. While pupils are generally happy and feel safe, there is considerable variability in teaching quality and curriculum delivery across different classes. Consequently, many pupils are not achieving as well as they should, particularly in foundational skills and for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy at this school," with "warm" relationships and staff who deal with bullying effectively.
- The specialist resource provision for pupils with autism is a strength, providing "tailored support" in a "nurturing" environment.
- Staff support pupils with emotional needs very well, helping them regulate behaviour and engage positively.
- Governors are "deeply committed" and provide increasingly effective challenge to leaders.
- Pupils have a strong understanding of online safety and personal boundaries.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is effective across all year groups, addressing misconceptions and closing gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics quickly.
- Behaviour expectations and management approaches need to be applied consistently by all staff to ensure pupils concentrate well.
- Leaders should improve the effectiveness of the personal development programme and ensure the pupil premium strategy is monitored robustly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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