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E P Collier Primary School

E P Collier Primary School

Reading, RG1 8DZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

85%

Capacity

403

Pupils

2.0x

Demand

About E P Collier Primary School

E P Collier Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 403 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated E P Collier Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Justine McMinn, it falls under Reading local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7801st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 38 in Reading.

E P Collier Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 47 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at E P Collier Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Reading, E P Collier 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 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

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)

7801st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 57%

1124th of 2,034

In South East

Top 55%

19th of 38

In Reading

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

60%

Expected Standard

5%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:75%
Higher:28%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:68%
Higher:33%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -1%

'22/23

61%

'23/24

60%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

47

Applications

95

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

45 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

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.

Contact Information

01189375470www.epcollier.reading.sch.uk/

Ross Road, Reading

Reading, RG1 8DZ

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Ross Road, Reading

Reading, RG1 8DZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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