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.

Reading has 39 primary schools, of which 3 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 35 rated Good — 97% of primary schools in Reading are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Oxford Road Community School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Reading follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

39
Total schools
3
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
63.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
45
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Oxford Road Community School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
🥈 Civitas Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
🥉 Alfred Sutton Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
4. All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. Green Park Village Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Moorlands Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
7. Caversham Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
8. St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
9. E P Collier Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
10. Caversham Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
11. All Saints Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 75 View school
12. Park Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
13. Manor Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
14. Churchend Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
15. Coley Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
16. Wilson Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
17. The Palmer Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 73 View school
18. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
19. The Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
20. Katesgrove Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 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 3 (8%) 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 Oxford Road Community 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?
8% of primary schools in Reading are rated Outstanding and 90% 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.