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Moorlands Primary School

Reading, RG30 4UNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#6,900
of 13,686 nationally

About Moorlands Primary School

If you're a parent in Reading considering Moorlands Primary School, the feedback from other families is strikingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 97% of the 30 respondents said they would recommend the school. That confidence is backed up by strong individual scores: 87% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion strongly agreed that their child does well there. The school is clearly popular, too. For entry in 2025/26, Moorlands received 97 applications for just 29 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.34. Every one of those 29 places went to a first-preference applicant, which tells you how highly it's regarded locally. Parents also felt strongly that behaviour is well managed, with 63% strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and that their children feel safe, with 87% strongly agreeing on that front.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch End Lane, Reading, Reading, RG30 4UN
HeadteacherVanessa Bennett
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils314
Free School Meals (FSM)43.6%
School Capacity314 / 490 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 30 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 14 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketRoundersGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingDramaChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageSevere LearningOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moorlands Primary School

Moorlands 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.