The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Miss Polly Cornish
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
School Terrace, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 341m away
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Independent · 647m away
Trinity Christian School
Independent · 697m away
The Deenway Montessori School
Independent · 1.1km away
Redlands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kendrick School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Freddies (Reading) Limited
Independent · 1.2km away
St Joseph's College
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Town Primary School's Ofsted rating?
New Town Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Town Primary School?
New Town Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Town Primary School take?
New Town Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Town Primary School?
New Town Primary School is in Reading, RG1 3LS, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Town Primary School have a sixth form?
No, New Town Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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