St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Reading, RG4 5AA · Reading · primary school
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13th 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 — 7.3/10 against 2,851 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 21.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports include gymnastics, football, basketball, archery, fencing, hockey, parachute games, and tag rugby.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Anne’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “thrive in this caring and nurturing school” where “compassion and kindness are at the heart of the school community.” The report confirms that pupils feel safe, work hard, and achieve well within an engaging curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are “proud to attend the school” and benefit from “genuine care” from staff, fostering a sense of safety and belonging.
- The school provides an “ambitious curriculum that is broad and balanced,” with teachers presenting learning in “engaging and interesting ways.”
- Behaviour is described as “impressive,” with pupils being “polite and well mannered” and showing “care and consideration towards each other.”
- Staff act “decisively to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)” and adapt the curriculum carefully to support them.
- Reading is a “top priority,” with effective phonics teaching and swift support for those needing assistance to become “confident and fluent readers.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that recent curriculum changes in some subjects are “evaluated carefully” to check that pupils are acquiring a “deep level of knowledge.”
- Staff need to continue developing the knowledge required to deliver the redeveloped curriculum effectively, as implementation strategies are “not yet embedded enough.”
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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