Redlands Primary School, Reading
Redlands Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Reading. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 73rd-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 11,625th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Reading (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Redlands Primary School in detail
Redlands Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Redlands Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. We are proud of our diverse community and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures and strengths that every child and family brings to our school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, multi-sports, drama and art.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £8.65 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Redlands Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Reading and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Redlands Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Redlands Primary School as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Redlands Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Redlands Primary School are Alfred Sutton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); St John's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 74% maths); New Town Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 73% maths); and Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 74% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Redlands Primary School.
Alfred Sutton Primary SchoolSt John's Church of England Primary SchoolNew Town Primary SchoolEarley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Redlands Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (92%).
Who goes there
14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 62.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), White British (17%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 11 (5.6%) 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.
Staffing
Redlands Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Reading Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Windsor Hall (adjacent), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Redlands Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Redlands Primary School are Reading School (0.3 miles), Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (0.3 miles), UTC Reading (0.3 miles) and Kendrick School (0.8 miles).
Reading SchoolMaiden Erlegh School in ReadingUTC ReadingKendrick School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Redlands has transformed significantly with a completely new curriculum that helps children really understand what they're learning, not just memorise facts. The school places strong emphasis on teaching children to read well from the start, with careful support for those who need extra help. Pupils genuinely enjoy coming to school and behave well because they have strong relationships with staff and feel their voices matter through the 'Redlands Matters' approach.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils, creating a calm learning environment
- Well-designed, expertly implemented curriculum with clear learning progression from early years onwards
- Excellent early reading programme with systematic checking and catch-up support for struggling learners
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs through specialist resource provisions and external agency partnerships
- Staff wellbeing prioritised alongside continuous school improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Checking what pupils remember over time in the wider curriculum is not systematic enough, meaning some knowledge gaps are not addressed and pupils don't always deepen their understanding as well as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff creating an open, positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama, sports, clubs for enrichment, breakfast club, after-school club
Redlands Primary School has made significant improvements since its last inspection and is now rated Good across all areas. The school has a calm, caring environment where pupils feel happy and safe, with a completely redeveloped curriculum that helps children build deep understanding over time.
At a Glance
14.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Redlands Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Redlands Primary School.
- GetActive@RedlandsPrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
- FunTech at Reading460m away · Not yet graded
- Happy Times After School Club Ltd770m away · Not yet graded
- Reading Palmer Park Kumon Centre780m away · Not yet graded
- ICC After School Club860m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Redlands Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Redlands Primary School is in Reading; for families living there:
- How to apply: apply for school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 22 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Reading is 21 (the median across 71 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
194 pupils
210 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reading
Across Reading council
Places available
2,001
Applications
1,844
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Reading council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
196
Total Pupils
102
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
14.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,388
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,951
Per pupil
£1265k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
12.4%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Redlands Primary School
What are SATs results like at Redlands Primary School?
Of the pupils at Redlands Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 57% reached the expected standard in reading and 75% did so in maths.
What is Redlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Redlands Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Redlands Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Redlands Primary School is oversubscribed, Reading allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Redlands Primary School?
Redlands Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Redlands Primary School?
Classes at Redlands Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Redlands Primary School?
Redlands Primary School has around 196 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Redlands Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at Redlands Primary School in 2024/25. 12.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Redlands Primary School?
Apply through Reading's coordinated admissions process, naming Redlands Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Redlands Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: GetActive@RedlandsPrimary (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Redlands Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 22 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Reading is 21 (the median across 71 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Redlands Primary School?
Redlands Primary School is at Lydford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)