New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
190
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated New Christ Church Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Crooks, it falls under Reading local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10346th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 38 in Reading.
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 17 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 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 New Christ Church Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Reading, New Christ Church 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Milman Road, Reading, Reading, RG2 0AY |
| Headteacher | Alison Crooks |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10346th of 13,686
Nationally
1551st of 2,034
In South East
29th of 38
In Reading
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
52%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
60
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Milman Road, Reading
Reading, RG2 0AY
Journey to School
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