Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
87%
Capacity
474
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 474 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 542 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom Smith, it falls under Wokingham 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 7770th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 38 in Reading.
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 41 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Reading, Earley St Peter's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Reading, Reading, RG6 1EY |
| Headteacher | Tom Smith |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 474 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 474 / 542 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7770th of 13,686
Nationally
1115th of 2,034
In South East
18th of 38
In Reading
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
60%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Reading
Reading, RG6 1EY
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