Purley CofE 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
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Purley CofE provides a nurturing environment where children develop strong character values of love, courage and wisdom. The school excels at personal development, helping pupils understand complex issues in age-appropriate ways and preparing them well for life beyond school. Staff are highly dedicated and supported, creating a positive community where every child feels valued and included.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development and wellbeing programme with impressive pupil maturity and understanding of complex issues
- Effective phonics and early mathematics teaching with logical sequencing of curriculum
- Low persistent absence and uncommon bullying with pupils confident issues are dealt with quickly
- Well-planned, ambitious wider curriculum that connects subjects meaningfully
- Strong leadership and governance with excellent staff support and professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Some adaptations for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND could be more precise and consistently applied
- Occasional gaps in ensuring all pupils clearly understand their learning activities
- Vocabulary development in early years could be strengthened by maximising learning opportunities across activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, running club, rugby, musical instruments, educational trips including residential visits, school plays and productions (Nativity, The Tempest)
Purley CofE Primary School is a well-led primary school where pupils feel safe, behave well, and benefit from a carefully planned approach to personal development. The school has established strong safeguarding practices and creates a positive, enriching environment for all learners.
At a Glance
22.1%
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 67% to 77%. Maths has improved from 60% to 77%. Writing has declined from 73% to 62%.
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
7.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
85 pupils
105 capacity
20 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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0956%
Overall absence
8.97436%
Persistent absence
78
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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