The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 432
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mrs Lou Slocombe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Usk Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Avenue Special School
Academy · Very close
Thames Valley School
Free school · Very close
St Michael's Primary School
Primary · 494m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Prospect School
Secondary · 761m away
King's Academy Prospect
Secondary · 761m away
Blagrave Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Ranikhet Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Churchend Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Churchend Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchend Primary Academy?
Churchend Primary Academy currently has 432 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchend Primary Academy take?
Churchend Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchend Primary Academy?
Churchend Primary Academy is in Reading, RG30 4HP, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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