Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Reading
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Earley St Peter's is a warm, welcoming place where children thrive both academically and personally. The school excels at supporting all children to succeed, particularly those with additional needs or facing challenges, through swift identification of barriers and well-considered support. Pupils develop as confident, independent learners who understand the school's values and show genuine care for one another.
Key Strengths
- Excellent early years provision with skilled staff who develop children's language, vocabulary and independence
- Strong inclusive culture ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, receive well-considered support and achieve well
- Comprehensive personal development programme covering character, values, British values and wellbeing with purposeful enrichment activities
- Warm relationships between staff and pupils with effective pastoral care that helps pupils thrive
- Consistent phonics teaching and a clear approach to reading that engages pupils and builds fluency
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills development is not yet consistently strong across the school, with some pupils not developing confidence and fluency as quickly as they should
- Teachers' checks on pupils' learning are sometimes inconsistent, meaning some pupils do not receive support quickly enough to secure their understanding
- Occasional gaps remain in pupils' knowledge and understanding across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Judo, sewing, music, art, drama, sports, educational trips (e.g. Victorian times visits), structured play activities at social times
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a welcoming community where pupils are happy and well-supported. Leaders have established a culture of high ambition with strong provision across early years, inclusion, and personal development.
At a Glance
10.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 74%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
31.0
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
34.9
KS2
15
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
458 pupils
542 capacity
84 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - Wokingham
Places available
2,332
Applications
1,842
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Wokingham (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6269%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
420
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Maiden Erlegh School
UTC Reading
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Addington School
St Joseph's College
The Bulmershe School
Reading School
Leighton Park School
Hamilton School
Groveside School
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