Moorlands Primary School, Reading
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Moorlands is a nurturing school where children thrive in a positive environment with warm relationships. The school excels at teaching reading through phonics and fostering a love of books, while providing highly effective support for all learners including those with special needs. Pupils develop strong character through taking on responsibilities and contributing meaningfully to school life.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a priority with strong phonics teaching from Nursery onwards, and pupils develop a love of reading through author visits and high-quality diverse books
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly, with effective support for pupils with SEND
- Broad and stimulating curriculum with high expectations, supported by The Nest provision for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties
- Pupils behave well, are kind to each other, and older pupils take on meaningful responsibilities as role models
- Strong focus on attendance with effective actions to raise attendance and reduce persistent absence
Areas for Improvement
- Some aspects of curriculum implementation are not yet fully embedded across all subjects, meaning pupils occasionally do not consolidate knowledge fully before moving to the next stage
- Staff need consistent support to deliver the curriculum effectively in all areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, football, forest club, choir performances, wind instrument lessons in Year 3, reading ambassador scheme, author visits, Year 6 laboratory visit to learn about the heart
Moorlands Primary School is a happy, welcoming and inclusive school where relationships are warm and nurturing. The school has maintained good standards with an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs, to achieve well.
At a Glance
39.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
30 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 83%. Maths has improved from 77% to 81%. Writing has improved from 68% to 79%.
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
23.6
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
286 pupils
490 capacity
204 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - Reading
Places available
2,106
Applications
1,778
Got 1st preference
94.3%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Reading (2025/26)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.8969%
Overall absence
18.36066%
Persistent absence
305
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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