The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Amy Holland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Purley Village, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLong Lane Primary School
Primary · 551m away
Brookfields Special School
Special school · 997m away
Brookfields School
Academy · 997m away
Westwood Farm Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Westwood Farm Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Denefield School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Pangbourne Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Whitchurch Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Purley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Purley CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Purley CofE Primary School?
Purley CofE Primary School currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Purley CofE Primary School take?
Purley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Purley CofE Primary School?
Purley CofE Primary School is in Reading, RG8 8AF, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Purley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Purley CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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