St Martin's Catholic 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 · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Martin's is an inclusive school where all pupils, regardless of their needs, are valued and supported to succeed. With above-average test results, strong focus on reading, and excellent pastoral care, pupils develop into confident, kind citizens who feel safe and secure. Parents praise the staff's efforts to help children achieve and thrive in a calm, caring environment.
Key Strengths
- Above-average outcomes in Key Stage 2 statutory tests with all pupil groups achieving well
- Strong reading provision as a priority, with skilled staff ensuring pupils read fluently
- Positive behaviour and attendance, with a nurturing environment and joyful playtimes
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils who progress well from their starting points
- Inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and every pupil feels valued and safe
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not develop key writing skills such as handwriting and spelling as well as they could
- Teachers need to check pupils' understanding in lessons more consistently to identify and address knowledge gaps promptly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting tournaments, singing events and performances
St Martin's Catholic Primary School is an inclusive school where pupils achieve well and are prepared for their next stages of education. The school has created a calm, kind atmosphere with strong safeguarding practices and high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
12.1%
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 declined from 95% to 91%. Maths has improved from 90% to 96%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
21.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
124 pupils
210 capacity
86 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(7)
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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
5.429%
Overall absence
13.95349%
Persistent absence
129
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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