Park Lane Primary School
90%
Capacity
378
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Park Lane Primary School
Park Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 378 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Park Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel McDonagh, it falls under Reading local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5488th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 38 in Reading.
Park Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 135 applications for 53 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
Park Lane Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Park Lane Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Reading, Park Lane 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road, Reading, Reading, RG31 5BD |
| Headteacher | Rachel McDonagh |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Number of Pupils | 378 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 378 / 420 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5488th of 13,686
Nationally
766th of 2,034
In South East
9th of 38
In Reading
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
67%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
135
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Park Lane Primary School
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Contact Information
School Road, Reading
Reading, RG31 5BD
Journey to School
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