English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Reading, RG30 4BE · Reading · primary school
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11th 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 — 6.2/10 against 4,299 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% 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 (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. 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 trips are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Overview
English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a caring and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The inspection confirms that leaders work hard to meet the needs of all pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school’s Catholic ethos underpins daily life, fostering high expectations and a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- Pupils understand the school’s values, aspire to live up to them, and feel "safe and cared for."
- Mathematics teaching is strong across all phases, with staff bringing the subject to life and pupils relishing challenges.
- History lessons are engaging, with pupils talking with increasing confidence about what they know and thinking as "budding historians."
- The early years succeed in developing children’s love of learning, with strong practice evident in Nursery and Reception.
- Personal development is a high priority, with pupils actively involved in charitable causes, the choir, and community events.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the phonics programme is delivered with the "highest degree of fidelity possible" by all staff to address inconsistencies in teaching quality.
- Leaders need to redouble efforts to complete curriculum reviews for foundation subjects, ensuring schemes of work are detailed enough to help pupils build strongly on prior knowledge.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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