The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 374
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Luke Henderson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Coombes Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Coombes Church of England Primary School?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School currently has 374 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Coombes Church of England Primary School take?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Coombes Church of England Primary School?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School is in Reading, RG2 9NX, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Coombes Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Coombes Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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