Coley Primary School
Wolseley Street, Reading, RG1 6AZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coley Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 34th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 October 2014, report published 12 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Staff know the pupils well and put them at the heart of everything they do. The school is a warm, supportive and highly inclusive environment. Pupils are warmly greeted by staff at the start of the day, which helps them feel happy and ready to learn. Pupils celebrate the diversity of their school. One pupil reflected, 'Everyone is welcome here no matter where they have come from in the world.' The school has high expectations for how pupils and adults should treat each other. Pupils know the school values and live these through their daily interactions. They play happily together and look after each other throughout the day. Behaviour in lessons is good. On occasions where behaviour is less positive, staff address this swiftly and effectively. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from a well-considered curriculum. The school has high ambitions for pupils' achievement. Pupils rise to these expectations and learn well across the curriculum. They focus and enjoy learning. Pupils enjoy the opportunities that support their learning. The trips in the local area are well considered and enhance the curriculum. Pupils benefit from a range of clubs that develop their interests such as football, science, dance and art.
What the school should improve
- Some task design lacks precision. As a result, pupils' understanding is variable in a few subjects. The school should continue to refine task design so that it is sharply focused on the most important content that pupils need to learn. It should support pupils to integrate new knowledge into larger ideas so that pupils learn and remember the most important content over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
250 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Coley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katesgrove Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| All Saints Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Civitas Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Pengelly
- Phone
- 01189375461
- Address
- Wolseley Street, Reading, RG1 6AZ
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 109779
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.