The Colleton Primary School

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

Colleton Drive, Twyford, Reading, RG10 0AXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Colleton Primary School is a primary school in Reading for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Wokingham. It ranks 68th of 81 primary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 18 January 2024

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 5 December 2023

Pupils feel safe and well supported across all year groups. The 'Colleton Code: ready and curious; respectful and kind; safe and secure' sits at the heart of the school. Staff have clear expectations for behaviour, and pupils respond positively to these, demonstrating respect and kindness. Pupils are proud of their school and describe it as inclusive and friendly. They show a strong sense of empathy and understanding for their peers. Bullying is very rare and where it does occur, it is dealt with swiftly and effectively by staff. Since the last inspection, there have been a number of positive actions put in place to improve the quality of education for all pupils. As a result, most pupils achieve well across many subjects. Pupils are unanimously positive about their experiences and enjoy their lessons. There are a wide range of activities to participate in, including a range of clubs and additional opportunities to broaden pupils' engagement within the local community and to nurture talents. Examples include singing at the local church and a variety of sports clubs. As one parent said, 'This school develops the whole child. I look forward to how my child will develop as they continue to go through the school.'

What the school should improve

  • In some lessons, the movement between learning activities leaves too much time that is not focused on learning the intended curriculum. This means that the pupils are not focused on the most important learning. The school should provide staff with appropriate training and support to ensure that teaching and learning time is used consistently effectively.
  • Some actions that leaders have taken to improve teaching and assessment are in the early stages of implementation. This means that pupils' learning is variable across different subjects. The school must ensure that they continue to support staff with high-quality training and assure themselves that ambitious expectations are consistently met across all subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

44 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths52%

52%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

293 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals8.5%

8.5%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.9%

9.9%, 11.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.9%

9.9%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.5%

5.5%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Colleton Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Polehampton Church of England Infant School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Polehampton Church of England Junior School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good71% met the expected standard
St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst1 mileOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Woodley CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Willow Bank Junior School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Law
Address
Colleton Drive, Twyford, Reading, RG10 0AX
Local authority
Wokingham
URN
109878

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.