Battle Primary Academy, Reading

In its own words: "I am delighted to welcome families to the new academic year and look forward to working together to meet the needs of every Battle Primary Academy child. We are blessed with truly fantastic children and dedicated staff and I feel privileged to be the leader of such a vibrant and diverse school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Battle Primary Academy. Our school is a place where the children are central to every decision we make. Our aim is to help our children to achieve their maximum potential. We want every child to leave Battle Primary Academy with a passion for learning and the confidence and skills to meet life's future challenges."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket, multi-sports and drama.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 9.15am, an admissions event on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Battle Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Reading and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 76% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 80 families put Battle Primary Academy as their first choice and 182 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 26 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Battle Primary Academy are Wilson Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (0.4 miles, Good); All Saints Junior School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Oxford Road Community School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 100% maths).

Battle Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Battle Primary Academy is one of 6 schools run by The Thames Learning Trust, an academy trust.

72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Battle Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).

48% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), White British (11%) and Black (11%).

In 2026, 93 pupils (20.4%) received SEN support and 12 (2.6%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cranbury Road (opp 65), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 688 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Reading (351), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Battle Primary Academy issued 21 suspensions, 4.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Battle Primary Academy are The WREN School (0.5 miles), Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.7 miles), River Academy (0.9 miles) and King's Academy Prospect (1 mile).