Redlands 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 57%. Maths has declined from 93% to 75%. Writing has declined from 90% to 71%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
196 pupils
210 capacity
14 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(9)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.04988%
Overall absence
12.43243%
Persistent absence
185
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
Redlands Primary School
St Joseph's College
Reading School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
UTC Reading
Hamilton School
Groveside School
The Abbey School Reading
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Kendrick School
The Deenway Montessori School
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