SchoolScoresGeoffrey Field Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Exbourne Road, Reading, RG2 8RH
0118 937 5475 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 December 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Reading comparisons use the 25 of its 40 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 19th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 13th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 88% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 59% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Reading figures pool parents at the Reading schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
56% — 6 points below the Reading average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Reading. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.4% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 17.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.6% | 41.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 39 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 39 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 34th highest of 39 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 18.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Geoffrey Field Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Ridgeway Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillside Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whiteknights Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alder Grove CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- The Palmer Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shinfield Infant and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Green Park Village Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Geoffrey Field Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Geoffrey Field Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 December 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Geoffrey Field Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Geoffrey Field Junior School?
91% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Geoffrey Field Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109781.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.