The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 400
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Salima Ducker (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOxford Road Community School
Primary · 457m away
All Saints Junior School
Primary · 832m away
Coley Primary School
Primary · 878m away
St Edward's Prep
Independent · 1.1km away
Freddies (Reading) Limited
Independent · 1.2km away
Battle Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Cranbury College
Academy · 1.3km away
The Deenway Montessori School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Civitas Academy's Ofsted rating?
Civitas Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Civitas Academy?
Civitas Academy currently has 400 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Civitas Academy take?
Civitas Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Civitas Academy?
Civitas Academy is in Reading, RG1 7HL, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Civitas Academy have a sixth form?
No, Civitas Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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