St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Reading, RG4 6SS · Reading · primary school
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22nd 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 — 6.6/10 against 4,236 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Martin's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 124 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 new report-card framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Martin’s Catholic Primary School is described as an inclusive institution where pupils are “very proud” and feel “safe and well cared for.” The report states that “pupils achieve well” and are “prepared for the next stages in their education,” supported by a “calm and kind atmosphere” and strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes towards school” and “joyful” playtimes, with bullying being “uncommon.”
- Staff are “knowledgeable” and “adept at explaining and modelling concepts,” ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “fully access the whole curriculum.”
- Leaders have established a “suitably broad, ambitious and well-ordered curriculum” with reading as a priority, resulting in “above-average outcomes” in key stage 2 tests.
- The governing body works productively with leaders, “challenging leaders constructively” to ensure pupils are successfully prepared for their futures.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff skilfully teaching phonics and prioritising language development so children are “well prepared for Year 1.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should “further develop staff expertise in checking for and addressing any gaps in pupils' knowledge” to help pupils deepen their understanding.
- Leaders should “continue to focus on improving the quality of pupils’ writing across the curriculum, especially their handwriting and spelling,” as some pupils do not develop these skills as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that “safeguarding standards are met,” noting that leaders have established an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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