Civitas Academy

About Civitas Academy

Civitas Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 400 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Civitas Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Salima Ducker, it falls under Reading local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8443rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 38 in Reading.

Civitas Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 47 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Civitas Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Film Club, Drama and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Reading, Civitas Academy 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.

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