New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Milman Road, Reading, RG2 0AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 57th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022
- 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 21 September 2022
New Christ Church is an inclusive school community. Pupils are proud to come to school and learn alongside their friends. Staff have prioritised building trusting relationships. They know all pupils well and make sure their needs are met. This helps pupils feel content, cared for and safe. The school's values are known by pupils and deeply rooted. Pupils understand the importance of respecting themselves as well as others around them. They also learn to show resilience and take pride in their achievements. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They aspire for every pupil to read fluently and quickly, especially those new to speaking English or new to the school. Pupils do their best to meet these ambitions. Pupils behave well in class and around the school. If silly behaviour occurs, teachers take effective action to minimise the impact and get learning back on track. Pupils know the rules and follow them. They do not worry about bullying and are reassured teachers will listen to any concerns and take action quickly. Parents are very supportive of the school, appreciating the care taken to get to know every single child and help them to feel that they belong.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, and in the early years, leaders have not precisely laid out what knowledge and skills pupils need to learn. This leads to teachers being unclear about what to teach across a series of lessons. Teachers require further training or support to sequence this curriculum content step by step.
- Assessment within some foundation subjects, and in the early years, is not yet consistently in place. Teachers are therefore not always confident in knowing how secure pupils are in their understanding of key knowledge. Leaders should improve the effectiveness of assessment to ensure that pupils know and remember more across the school's curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
185 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Katesgrove Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Coley Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Redlands Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Crooks
- Phone
- 01189375437
- Address
- Milman Road, Reading, RG2 0AY
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 145660
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.