The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Vanessa Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4UN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Moorlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorlands Primary School?
Moorlands Primary School currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorlands Primary School take?
Moorlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorlands Primary School?
Moorlands Primary School is in Reading, RG30 4UN, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moorlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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