SchoolScoresThe Coombes CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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School Road, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NX
0118 976 0751 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 2 July 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| 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
85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Reading (Wokingham) comparisons use the 15 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 (Wokingham) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 13th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). 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 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 68 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 91% | 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 (Wokingham) figures pool parents at the Reading (Wokingham) 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
60 pupils in this year group.
75% — 4 points above the Wokingham average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 81% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 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 Wokingham. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 47 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 87 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.6
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 | Wokingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 9.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 10.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 9.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Reading (Wokingham). Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 13.1%* | 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
- Farley Hill Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shinfield Infant and Nursery School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Bearwood Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waverley Preparatory School and Day Nursery 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Gorse Ride Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Hawthorns Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alder Grove CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Gorse Ride Infants' School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Hawkedon Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Coombes CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Coombes CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did The Coombes CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Coombes CofE Primary School?
88% of the 85 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Coombes CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Coombes CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put The Coombes CofE Primary School as their first choice for 47 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 30 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 144637.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.