Civitas Academy
Reading, RG1 7HL · Reading · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.6/10 against 3,948 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Civitas Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. 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 (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join athletics, basketball, badminton, cricket, dance, football, gymnastics and hockey clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 374 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Civitas Academy
Overview
Civitas Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a ‘wholly inclusive ethos’ where ‘pupils flourish’. Leaders have established an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with high expectations for behaviour and learning, ensuring pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and are well-prepared for future education.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘sit attentively’, valuing education and aspiring to future careers.
- Personal development is ‘excellent’, driven by ‘global citizenship themes’ and a comprehensive personal, social and health education curriculum.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced’, with effective support for pupils for whom English is an additional language through focused vocabulary and oracy strategies.
- Early reading is prioritised, with ‘expert staff’ delivering phonics well so children ‘quickly learn the sounds that letters make’.
- Teachers effectively break down complex ideas and use checks on understanding to provide additional guidance or challenge.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is ‘not as fully in place for some other subjects’ as it is in English and mathematics.
- The school needs to implement an ‘effective assessment process across foundation subjects’ to identify and remedy gaps in pupils’ prior understanding before introducing new learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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
- Open day11 Nov 2026
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
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