St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School, Reading
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Reading, part of The White Horse Federation. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 57th-highest of the 85 schools in Reading with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School in detail
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Reading and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 59% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 41 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 St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School are All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); All Saints Junior School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); Coley Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); and Katesgrove Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 74% maths).
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolAll Saints Junior SchoolColey Primary SchoolKatesgrove Primary School
The trust
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School is one of 30 schools run by The White Horse Federation, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 84% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (83%).
Who goes there
51.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (25%), Black (25%) and White British (24%).
In 2026, 68 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 33 (10.2%) 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
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School had 22 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 West Rail Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Roundhead (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 602 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Reading (351), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School issued 21 suspensions, 6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School are The WREN School (0.6 miles), Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.8 miles), Kendrick School (1.1 miles) and Reading Girls' School (1.2 miles).
The WREN SchoolBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolKendrick SchoolReading Girls' School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at nurturing well-rounded pupils through its strong focus on personal development, offering diverse experiences including trips, sporting activities and music. Pupils behave exceptionally well and show genuine kindness to one another, creating a welcoming community where everyone feels valued. Teachers are skilled at identifying what pupils need to learn next and adapting teaching to help all learners succeed, including those with additional needs or who speak English as an additional language.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development with excellent trips and visits that build confidence and raise aspirations - from local hospital visits to residential trips to Finland
- Well-designed curriculums in reading, writing and mathematics with careful sequencing from nursery through Year 6, with skilled support for pupils with gaps in learning
- Effective early years provision that develops social skills and communication, preparing children well for key stage 1
- Strong school culture where pupils are friendly, courteous and quickly welcome new arrivals
- High attendance rates achieved through prioritising attendance and working with families and external agencies
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in the Bumblebees special resource provision is not well enough adapted to ensure pupils with complex needs make appropriate learning gains
- Assessment in special provisions needs better design to capture small steps of learning and inform next steps
- Staff training needed to ensure precise understanding of individual pupils' educational needs in special provisions
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, sporting activities, musical activities, trips including local dentist visits, hospital visits, residential trip to Finland
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School has improved significantly since its last inspection and is now rated Good overall. The school has a strong focus on kindness, curiosity and personal development, with pupils showing excellent behaviour and engagement in learning.
At a Glance
28.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 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 improved from 59% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 61% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.3
Avg class size
15.7
Infant (KS1)
20.1
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
TWHF gifts educational book bag to new reception pupils
27 Jul 2026
TWHF Primary Sporting Excellence 2026
16 Jul 2026
A Proactive Approach to Allergy Management
30 Jun 2026
Changes to Free School Meals Guidance
12 Jun 2026
TWHF Shortlisted for Two Awards at ‘The Oscars of Education’
8 May 2026
National Primary Offer Day 2026
16 Apr 2026
From St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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You apply to the council where you live. St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School is in Reading; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
5 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
74%
Available places
311 pupils
420 places
109 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
68
SEN Support
33
EHC Plans
31.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
322
Total Pupils
163
Boys
159
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
14.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,608
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,081
Per pupil
£2234k
Total funding
£150k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.8%
Overall absence
23.8%
Persistent absence
336
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
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 68% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary & All Saints Church of England 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 St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School average 17.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School has around 322 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
6.8% of sessions were missed at St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 23.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Reading's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary & All Saints Church of England 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 5 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 St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School?
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School is at Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, RG1 6DU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)