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E P Collier Primary School

Reading, RG1 8DZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#7,801
of 13,686 nationally

About E P Collier Primary School

E P Collier Primary School sits within Reading local authority, a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11 that ranks 19th out of 38 primary schools in the area. That places it in the bottom half of Reading primaries, with a ranking score of 60 based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The top-performing local peers are All Saints Junior School (score 92), Redlands Primary School (87) and Alfred Sutton Primary School (83). The nearest Outstanding-rated school is All Saints Junior School, about 1.4 kilometres away. Reading has five Outstanding primaries in total out of 40, so E P Collier sits in a competitive local landscape where most schools are rated Good. The school is led by headteacher Justine McMinn and has a non-religious character, with nursery provision available for children from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoss Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 8DZ
HeadteacherJustine McMinn
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils403
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
School Capacity403 / 472 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketNetballCross CountryAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: epcollier.reading.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About E P Collier Primary School

E P Collier Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.