St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, RG1 6DU
0118 901 5545 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 24th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 22nd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 15th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 81% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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
38 pupils in this year group.
66% — 4 points above the Reading average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 41 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 73 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.2% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 17.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.1% | 41.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 15.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Reading. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 38th highest of 39 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 8% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.1 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 38th highest of 39 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 5% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.1 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 39 state primary schools in Reading. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 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
- All Saints CofE Aided Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- All Saints Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coley Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Edward's Prep 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Katesgrove Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxford Road Community School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southcote Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Battle Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Palmer Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School?
85% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School as their first choice for 41 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 37 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146275.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.