St Michael's Primary School
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Michael's Primary School
St Michael's 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 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Aimee Crofts, 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 10231st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 38 in Reading.
St Michael's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 38 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Gardening, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Reading, St Michael's 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 | Dee Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 4AS |
| Headteacher | Aimee Crofts |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.7% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10231st of 13,686
Nationally
1535th of 2,034
In South East
27th 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
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
124
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
36 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's Primary School
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Contact Information
Dee Road, Reading
Reading, RG30 4AS
Journey to School
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