All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School, Reading

Ofsted's report card from its 12 May 2026 inspection grades All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School on 7 areas: 7 strong standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Strong standard. "Pupils achieve highly at this school."

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Attendance for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged, are high."

Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders provide an ambitious curriculum based on their vision of ‘learning with love and laughter.' Teachers bring this curriculum to life through imaginative activities that encourage exploration and curiosity."

Early years - Strong standard. "Children flourish in Reception because leaders provide a well organised, nurturing and ambitious start to school life."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders ensure that inclusive practice is firmly rooted in high-quality teaching for all pupils."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders and governors share a clear strategic vision for the school and work together."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Pupils are proud of their school."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders and those responsible for governance should develop exceptionally high standards across the curriculum so that there is a transformational impact on pupils' outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils".

From the headteacher's welcome: "All Saints is a Church of England School where we all learn with love and laughter - we provide the whole community with an inclusive school built on Christian values and principles."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School as their first choice and 110 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.9 first choices for every place. 19 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School are All Saints Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Oxford Road Community School (0.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 100% maths); Battle Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); and Coley Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).

8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 43.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (27%), White British (15%) and other ethnic groups (10%).

In 2026, 2 pupils (3.3%) received SEN support and 1 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, about 230 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maitland Road (adj 15), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 865 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Reading (351), as is usual near a town centre.

All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School are The WREN School (0.6 miles), Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.8 miles), River Academy (0.9 miles) and Kendrick School (1 mile).