Manor Primary School
110 Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Manor Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 24th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 February 2023, report published 18 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Manor Primary school is at the heart of the community it serves. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. The school motto, 'making people successful', motivates pupils to achieve their best. Pupils' attitudes to learning are positive. Teachers challenge pupils to explain their ideas. They enjoy this and respond well. Pupils know how the subjects they learn in school will help them with the jobs they want to do in the future. Parents say that their children thrive as a result of the relationships between pupils and staff and all the opportunities the school offers. Pupils love all the clubs on offer such as construction club, 'STEM' and computing club. Leaders make sure there are lots of different trips and visits for all pupils, as well as opportunities to take part in sporting events and competitions. Pupils have good manners. They are kind and cooperative. At social times, they play happily together. They share equipment and take turns. Pupils say sometimes it can be noisy in lessons but teachers deal with this well. They appreciate the warm, familiar relationships they have with staff. They feel safe and happy. Bullying is not a concern here. They say it is a 'telling' school where they can always share their concerns.
What the school should improve
- Assessment practice in the foundation subjects is not consistent or sharply focused. As a result, teachers and subject leaders do not have an accurate picture of what pupils know and can do. This means pupils may not be learning as much as they could. Leaders need to ensure they are using assessment to help pupils learn more, check their understanding and plan for next steps.
- There are some pupils who do not attend school regularly and have high rates of absence. This means that they are missing out on learning. Leaders need to continue their sharp focus on improving rates of attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
294 pupils on roll, with places for 354
Schools near Manor Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet Valley Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Southcote Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Churchend Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% 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 Fiona Swain
- Phone
- 01189375494
- Address
- 110 Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LJ
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 109944
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.