Redlands Primary School
Reading, RG1 5QH · Reading · primary school
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27th 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 the 4,217 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Yoga Club, Numbots and Times Tables, Rock stars, Culture Club, Lego Club, Card Games Club, and Wellbeing Club. Sports include basketball and football. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to bridge the gap between the 50.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to raise the 11.0% achieving the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Redlands Primary School
Overview
Redlands Primary School is described as a “calm place with learning at its heart” where pupils feel “happy and safe.” The report highlights significant improvements since the previous inspection, noting that the school has implemented a “new and expertly designed” curriculum and established a formal federation with a neighbouring school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “expertly designed” to help pupils “deepen their understanding over time,” with high-standard work in books.
- Early reading is a priority, with books “carefully matched to the sounds that pupils know” to build fluency.
- Needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified swiftly,” ensuring they receive necessary support to flourish.
- Staff receive effective training through a “federation coaching and mentoring model,” supporting them to deliver the curriculum skilfully.
- Pupils benefit from “strong relationships with staff and their peers,” resulting in behaviour that is rarely disrupted.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve how it checks pupils’ learning over time in the wider curriculum, as current methods are “not consistently effective.”
- Gaps in knowledge are not always addressed, meaning pupils’ “recall of prior learning is not secure.”
- The school should use accurate checks of understanding to inform future teaching and help pupils “deepen their understanding over time.”
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
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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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