Garland Junior School, Reading
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Garland Junior School excels at making every child feel valued and noticed. The school has created a calm, happy environment where pupils are keen to learn and take pride in their behaviour. Strong teaching in the key subjects of reading, writing and maths, combined with a wealth of enriching activities, means your child will develop both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Personal development programme is expertly planned with powerful impact on all pupils -
- Safeguarding culture is open and positive with all legal requirements met -
- Recent improvements to behaviour management have created a calm, orderly environment -
- Teaching of reading, writing and mathematics is effective with pupils making steady progress -
- Pastoral support is extremely effective, removing barriers to learning particularly for vulnerable pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to embed consistent teaching of handwriting and spelling to improve writing quality further -
- Strengthen consistency of teaching across the wider curriculum -
- Continue work with persistently absent pupils to close attendance gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Maths Day, World Book Day, annual theatre visits, residential visits, wide range of trips, leadership opportunities
Garland Junior School is a well-led school where pupils feel seen and valued, with a strong focus on personal development alongside academic achievement. Recent improvements to teaching in reading, writing and mathematics have had a positive impact on pupil progress.
At a Glance
26.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74%. Maths has improved from 66% to 70%. Writing has improved from 63% to 69%.
Class Sizes
22.4
Avg class size
22.4
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
185 pupils
240 capacity
55 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
1,973
Applications
1,515
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.33505%
Overall absence
10.55276%
Persistent absence
199
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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