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Redlands Primary School

Reading, RG1 5QHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#551 of 13,686 nationally

About Redlands Primary School

Redlands Primary School has turned a corner academically, and the data tells a clear story. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, the school was judged Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision — a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022. But the real headline is in the Key Stage 2 results. An impressive 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which places Redlands second out of 38 primary schools in Reading and in the top 5% nationally. That score of 87 is well above the local authority average of 61, and it puts the school ahead of all but one of its local peers. For a school of just 199 pupils, these outcomes suggest a focused, effective approach to core learning.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLydford Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 5QH
HeadteacherChristian Lim
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils199
Free School Meals (FSM)16.2%
School Capacity199 / 210 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsTennisAthleticsSwimmingCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessChoirEco ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redlands Primary School

Redlands 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.