St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Reading, RG1 6DU · Reading · primary school
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16th 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 — 6.8/10 against 2,240 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including choir, samba, handbells, ukulele, dance, books, creative writing, and cartoon groups. Sports cover football, rugby, rounders, cricket, tennis, multi-skills, and gymnastics. Arts and music activities include film, art and craft, design and making, and technology. Trips have included a WW2 experience day, Bournemouth beach, a London Museum visit, and a Year 6 trip to Finland. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 322 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 specific activities are included in the Year 6 trip to Finland?
What Ofsted said about St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Overview
This inspection found that St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School provides a high-quality education, with leaders successfully improving standards since the previous visit. The school is praised for its nurturing environment, where pupils are described as “friendly and courteous” and benefit from “positive, nurturing relationships” that make them feel safe. Personal development is highlighted as a particular strength, with the school’s strategic focus on this area rated as outstanding.
Strengths
- The curriculum in the early years is “very well designed” to build confidence and communication skills, ensuring children are “ready for learning in key stage 1.”
- Personal development is outstanding, supported by “carefully chosen trips and visits” that build resilience, teamwork, and a strong understanding of diversity.
- Teachers “skilfully identify pupils’ gaps in learning” and adapt lessons effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those speaking English as an additional language.
- Attendance is above average due to effective strategies, including working closely with parents to remove barriers for persistently absent pupils.
- Staff appreciate that the school is “run with kindness and positivity,” with manageable workloads and clear support from the multi-academy trust.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in the specially resourced provisions is not consistently well-enough adapted to meet the individual learning needs of some pupils, particularly in reading and communication.
- Assessment in these provisions needs to be better designed to capture small steps in learning and used consistently to plan next steps.
- Staff require further training on pupils’ precise educational needs to ensure they “know more and are able to do more 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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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