The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp 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)
106
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mr Christian Lim (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: Requires Improvement
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Lydford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's College
Independent · Very close
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Secondary · 550m away
UTC Reading
Secondary · 551m away
Trinity Christian School
Independent · 748m away
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Primary · 769m away
Phoenix College
Special school · 801m away
Groveside School
Independent · 834m away
The Abbey School Reading
Independent · 994m away
Questions parents ask
What is Redlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Redlands Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Redlands Primary School?
Redlands Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Redlands Primary School take?
Redlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Redlands Primary School?
Redlands Primary School is in Reading, RG1 5QH, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Redlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Redlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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