Christ The King Catholic Primary School
86%
Capacity
315
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 315 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 365 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vanessa Bingham, it falls under Reading local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11497th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 38 in Reading.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Reading, Christ The King Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lulworth Road, Reading, Reading, RG2 8LX |
| Headteacher | Vanessa Bingham |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Number of Pupils | 315 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 315 / 365 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11497th of 13,686
Nationally
1733rd of 2,034
In South East
36th of 38
In Reading
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lulworth Road, Reading
Reading, RG2 8LX
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