New Town Primary School
Reading, RG1 3LS · Reading · primary school
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19th 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 — 5.1/10 against 3,597 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Town Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rainbow Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Rainbow Club?
What Ofsted said about New Town Primary School
Overview
New Town Primary School is described as an “extremely inclusive” environment where “love, kindness and tolerance are at the heart of school life.” Pupils are “proud” of their school, feel “safe and happy,” and benefit from high expectations for learning and behaviour. The report highlights a “caring family” atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and pupils with additional needs are well supported.
Strengths
- Pupils are “confident and skilled readers” who apply phonics learning well and read with “increasing fluency.”
- The school provides a “clear sequence of learning” in every subject, ensuring teachers know “what to teach and in what order.”
- Staff offer “kind and nurturing” support, including a pastoral team that assists “whole families” with therapeutic and external services.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour, showing “resilience” and understanding that “making mistakes is a healthy part of the learning process.”
- Parents value the “clear and comprehensive information” they receive, including workshops on phonics, mathematics, and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always possess the subject and pedagogical knowledge required to teach all aspects of the recently updated writing curriculum.
- Consequently, some classroom activities fail to help pupils build their writing skills effectively, meaning they “do not achieve as well as they could.”
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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