Best Primary Schools in Reading 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 39 schools across Reading. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

63.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	All Saints Junior School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
🥈	Emmer Green Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥉	Caversham Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
4.	Caversham Park Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
5.	Moorlands Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
6.	St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
7.	St Martin's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
8.	E P Collier Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
9.	Manor Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
10.	Battle Primary Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
11.	Oxford Road Community School Primary	Good	65	View school
12.	Churchend Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	64	View school
13.	Alfred Sutton Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
14.	The Hill Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
15.	Park Lane Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
16.	New Town Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
17.	Civitas Academy Primary	Good	62	View school
18.	New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school
19.	Thameside Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school
20.	Coley Primary School Primary	Good	60	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Reading?

There are 39 primary schools in Reading, of which 5 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Reading?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Reading is All Saints Junior School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Reading?

Primary and secondary school applications in Reading are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Reading council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Reading?

13% of primary schools in Reading are rated Outstanding and 74% are rated Good. 70.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.