Wilson 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wilson Primary School is a warm, inclusive place where children feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. Teachers focus on building strong knowledge through a well-designed curriculum, with excellent support for early reading and additional help for any child who needs it. The school has created a kind, respectful community where bullying is rare and all children, including those with additional needs, thrive.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with daily instruction and effective extra support for struggling readers
- Inclusive approach with excellent support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and bullying is rare
- Well-designed, broad curriculum that builds knowledge across all subjects
- Strong attendance rates with effective early intervention for absent pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in spelling and other writing errors are not always picked up and corrected quickly
- Behaviour expectations need to be more consistent during less structured times like lesson transitions and social periods
- Consistency of teaching quality across the school could be improved
- Gaps in knowledge, particularly in wider curriculum subjects, are not always identified quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Violin lessons, choir, gymnastics, school council, prefects, friendship ambassadors, local place exploration
Wilson Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming school where most pupils achieve well and progress through an ambitious curriculum. Leaders have created a positive school culture with strong safeguarding practices and effective support for all learners.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 79%. Maths has remained stable at around 74%. Writing has improved from 63% to 71%.
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
452 pupils
477 capacity
25 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(108)
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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
5.84995%
Overall absence
15.87302%
Persistent absence
378
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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