St Martin's Catholic Primary School
67%
Capacity
141
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Martin's Catholic Primary School
St Martin's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Reading community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 141 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Martin's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bridget Tobin, it falls under Reading local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2499th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 38 in Reading.
St Martin's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 7 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
St Martin's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Reading, St Martin's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pendennis Avenue, Reading, Reading, RG4 6SS |
| Headteacher | Bridget Tobin |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Number of Pupils | 141 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.6% |
| School Capacity | 141 / 210 (67% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2499th of 13,686
Nationally
342nd of 2,034
In South East
6th of 38
In Reading
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
76%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
21
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Pendennis Avenue, Reading
Reading, RG4 6SS
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