Schools across Reading
Local authority · 73 schools across 4 towns
73
41 primary · 11 secondary
26,932
88% capacity used
19
2 outstanding · 17 good
30,509
3,577 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
72.9%
KS2 Maths
71.9%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,464 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,810 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.9%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
55
2024/25
Absence trend across Reading schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
62%
Plans Issued
304
Assessment Requests
515
Tribunal Cases
25
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
53
Lodged
(2.3%)
35
Heard
2
Successful
(6%)
Primary (infant classes)
39
Lodged
(2.0%)
25
Heard
1
Successful
(4%)
Secondary
100
Lodged
(4.6%)
63
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Total
153
Lodged
(3.4%)
98
Heard
2
Successful
(2%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.