Ofsted: Requires improvement trending_up Places Available emoji_events #33 in Reading public Top 80% UK

Redlands Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Robert Howell

location_onReading, RG1 5QH

language Visit Website phone 1189375527

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

227

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Expected Standard

50%

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Demand Ratio

0.9x

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Redlands Primary School is a Community school primary school in Reading, serving ages 3-11. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Ranks in the top 80% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Redlands Primary School is a community school in Reading, admitting pupils aged 3-11. The school has approximately 199 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 11% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #33 of 37 primaries in Reading and #12,424 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

50%

LA 61%

Reading57% LA 73%

Writing71% LA 69%

Maths75% LA 72%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

87%

LA 57%England 61%

Reading90% LA 72% · Eng 74%

Writing90% LA 65% · Eng 72%

Maths93% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

110

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

110

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

78%

LA 55%England 60%

Reading83% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing96% LA 65% · Eng 71%

Maths79% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.3

Read

LA 0.3

-1.2 to 3.9

1.7

Write

LA -0.4

-0.7 to 4.1

1.6

Maths

LA 0.2

-0.8 to 4.0

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 61%England 65%

Reading88% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing93% LA 74% · Eng 78%

Maths79% LA 75% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.4

Read

LA -0.8

0.6 to 4.1

-0.1

Write

LA -1.1

-1.7 to 1.5

1.9

Maths

LA -0.8

0.4 to 3.5

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 57%

Reading80% LA 69%

Writing77% LA 70%

Maths83% LA 67%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.7

Read

LA 0.0

0.5 to 4.9

-1.1

Write

LA -0.9

-3.2 to 1

0.9

Maths

LA -0.3

-1.1 to 2.9

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 July 2025

Inspection Report

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06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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07 November 2017

Inspection Report

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08 November 2012

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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10 November 2009

Inspection Report

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06 October 2008

Inspection Report

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26 March 2008

Inspection Report

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15 September 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2025-07-01

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-12-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-11-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-08

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-03-26

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.5%(1 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 199 pupils. During this period, there were 1 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.5%, which is below the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	199	1	0.5%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	199	1	0.5%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	213	0	0.0%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	213	0	0.0%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	216	0	0.0%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	224	1	0.4%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	227	0	0.0%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	226	0	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	227	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	223	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	224	0	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	237	0	0.0%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	232	0	0.0%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	225	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	245	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	245	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	234	0	0.0%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	276	0	0.0%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	269	0	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	252	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	273	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	265	2	0.8%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	264	2	0.8%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	274	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	273	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	271	3	1.1%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 8 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree55%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree44%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree21%

agree36%

disagree29%

strongly disagree7%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree14%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know23%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree55%

disagree13%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree44%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know13%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree19%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree36%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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