St Anne's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Washington Road, Caversham, St Anne's School, Reading, RG4 5AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 27th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 November 2015, report published 8 December 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 November 2024

Pupils thrive in this caring and nurturing school. Compassion and kindness are at the heart of the school community. Pupils are proud to attend the school and cherish the genuine care they receive from staff. They feel safe in school and know there is always someone to talk to if they have any concerns or worries. The school sets high expectations for pupils. Consequently, they work hard and achieve well. Pupils experience an engaging curriculum that extends beyond the classroom, ensuring that they develop valuable life skills. Pupils benefit from a range of well- considered trips, visits and residentials. They raise money for charity and think about others' needs. Routines for commendable behaviour are embedded in the early years, and these high expectations remain throughout the school. Pupils are polite and well mannered. They show care and consideration towards each other. They play together enthusiastically at breaktimes, sharing equipment, playing sports and chatting with friends. Older pupils are 'buddies' to younger ones to guide them and act as good role models. Pupils are proud to take on leadership responsibilities, including their roles as representatives on the 'one world council' and librarians. The school's work supports pupils to grow into well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens.

What the school should improve

  • The school has rightly redeveloped the curriculum in some subjects. However, the strategies to support its effective implementation are not yet embedded enough to evaluate their impact on how well pupils are learning. The school should ensure that the changes to the curriculum are evaluated carefully and that staff continue to develop the knowledge that is needed to deliver the curriculum effectively.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

24 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths21%

21%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

165 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals21.8%

21.8%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.6%

37.6%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Anne's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Thameside Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
Caversham Preparatory School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Caversham Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
E P Collier Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Micklands Primary School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good43% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Bridget Tobin
Address
Washington Road, Caversham, St Anne's School, Reading, RG4 5AA
Local authority
Reading
URN
110003

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.