The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mr Jamie Carroll (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BE
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School take?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is in Reading, RG30 4BE, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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