The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 353
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Ms Rebecca Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeoffrey Field Infant School
Primary · Very close
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Crosfields School
Independent · 936m away
Blagdon Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
The Ridgeway Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Leighton Park School
Independent · 1.5km away
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Whiteknights Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Geoffrey Field Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Geoffrey Field Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Geoffrey Field Junior School?
Geoffrey Field Junior School currently has 353 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Geoffrey Field Junior School take?
Geoffrey Field Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Geoffrey Field Junior School?
Geoffrey Field Junior School is in Reading, RG2 8RH, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Geoffrey Field Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Geoffrey Field Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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