Coley Primary School, Reading

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our school. We are proud to be a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive community where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our vision is rooted in high expectations for all. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum that is carefully sequenced, inclusive and responsive to the needs of our pupils."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 26 October 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Coley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Reading and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 63% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Coley Primary School as their first choice and 127 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Coley Primary School are Katesgrove Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 74% maths); All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); All Saints Junior School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); and St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 68% reading, 74% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Coley Primary School.

60.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (52%), White British (12%) and Black (9%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 6 (2.4%) 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.

Coley Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 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 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Boston Avenue (adjacent), 260 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 855 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Reading (351), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Coley Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 3.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Coley Primary School are Kendrick School (0.6 miles), The WREN School (1 mile), Reading School (1 mile) and River Academy (1.1 miles).