The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 141
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mrs Bridget Tobin (Executive Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pendennis Avenue, Caversham Park Village, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCaversham Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Micklands Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Emmer Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.9km away
Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
Miscellaneous · 1.9km away
Caversham Preparatory School
Independent · 1.9km away
Queen Anne's School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Martin's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martin's Catholic Primary School take?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Martin's Catholic Primary School?
St Martin's Catholic Primary School is in Reading, RG4 6SS, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Martin's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Martin's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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