The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 260
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Pengelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Junior School
Primary · 764m away
Freddies (Reading) Limited
Independent · 886m away
Oxford Road Community School
Primary · 907m away
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 917m away
Kendrick School
Secondary · 940m away
The Deenway Montessori School
Independent · 1.0km away
The Abbey School Reading
Independent · 1.1km away
St Edward's Prep
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Coley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coley Primary School?
Coley Primary School currently has 260 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coley Primary School take?
Coley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coley Primary School?
Coley Primary School is in Reading, RG1 6AZ, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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