Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Reading

In its own words: ""Leaders have established a culture of high ambition that permeates all areas of the school’s work." "Pupils show that they understand how to look after their mental health and their own wellbeing." "Lessons are hives of activity, where pupils focus intently and demonstrate their enjoyment of learning..""

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Earley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School. We are a happy and ambitious school, reflecting the rich diversity of families in our area."

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026, an open day on Friday 11 December 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 16 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 83% in Wokingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School are Aldryngton Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 91% maths); Alfred Sutton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Highwood Primary School (0.7 miles); and Redlands Primary School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 57% reading, 75% maths).

Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is one of 13 schools run by The Keys Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 42.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (34%), White British (31%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 57 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 11 (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.

The nearest railway station is Earley Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Peters Church (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 152 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 Wokingham (70), as is usual near a town centre.

Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School are Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles), UTC Reading (0.6 miles), Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (0.6 miles) and The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles).