St Michael's Primary School
Reading, RG30 4AS · Reading · primary school
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30th 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,104 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 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 literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Primary School
Overview
St Michael’s Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "friendly and welcoming" environment where pupils feel "nurtured and valued." Leaders maintain "high ambitions" for all pupils, resulting in strong achievement across most curriculum areas and a culture of kindness and respect.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed and ambitious," with knowledge carefully sequenced in most subjects to build understanding over time.
- Pupils develop a "love for reading," supported by an effective phonics programme that ensures children read with "confidence and fluency."
- Staff model positive behaviours, creating "calm and purposeful" classrooms where pupils treat others with kindness.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils encouraged to debate ideas and learn about different faiths, building an "ethos of acceptance and tolerance."
- Assessment in core subjects is used well to track progress and support pupils with additional needs effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is being refined and planning is "less specific about exactly what pupils are to learn," leading to gaps in understanding.
- Assessment data in foundation subjects is not always used well to inform future planning, meaning some activities do not build sufficiently on prior learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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