The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Clare Beswick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Street, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3PB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School?
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School take?
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School?
Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School is in Reading, RG7 3PB, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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