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20 state primary schools within 2 miles and 16 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of RG31, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near RG31

20 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of RG31, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Park Lane Primary School

    State primary · Reading · 0.23 miles

    76of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.23 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.7 of 20 points

      0.23 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Reading Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Paul's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Reading · 0.48 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 17% in England · 0.48 miles

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.2 of 20 points

      0.48 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Westwood Farm Infant School

    State primary · Reading · 0.95 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.95 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.5 of 20 points

      0.95 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Springfield Primary School

    State primary · Reading · 0.57 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.57 miles · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.3 of 20 points

      0.57 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Calcot Infant School and Nursery

    State primary · Reading · 1.2 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.3 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Churchend Primary Academy

    State primary · Reading · 1.0 miles

    63of 100

    Places reached 1.18 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.7 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.18 miles away; this school is 1.03 miles from the middle of RG31, closer than that. 4 applicants were refused a place. Reading Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Birch Copse Primary School

    State primary · Reading · 0.24 miles

    62of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 0.24 miles · results: top 29% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.6 of 20 points

      0.24 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 56 of 99. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Purley CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Reading · 1.6 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.5 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Manor Primary School

    State primary · Reading · 1.8 miles

    61of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Reading Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Moorlands Primary School

    State primary · Reading · 0.83 miles

    61of 100

    Results: top 17% in England · Ofsted: Good (2020) · 0.83 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.7 of 20 points

      0.83 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters3.2 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.45 miles away; this school is 0.83 miles from the middle of RG31, further than that. 14 applicants were refused a place. Reading Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near RG31

16 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of RG31, ranked by what matters to you. 8 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Reading · 2.1 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 2.1 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters9.7 of 20 points

      Better than 48% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.5 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 11.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. King's Academy Prospect

    State secondary · Reading · 1.5 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.5 miles

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters4.2 of 20 points

      Better than 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.39 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 23.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Kendrick School

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Reading · 3.6 miles

    67of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 2% in England · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters19.8 of 20 points

      Top 2% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.07 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.6 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 119 of 351. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

    State secondary · Reading · 3.4 miles

    63of 100

    Places reached 3.73 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 32% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points

      Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.25 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.3 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.73 miles away; this school is 3.42 miles from the middle of RG31, closer than that. 41 applicants were refused a place. Reading Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 10.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Reading School

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Reading · 4.1 miles

    63of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 5% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.89 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.8 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 141 of 400. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Little Heath School

    State secondary · Reading · 0.58 miles

    57of 100

    0.58 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters7.7 of 20 points

      Better than 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.7 of 20 points

      0.58 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 217 of 219. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 21.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Denefield School

    State secondary · Reading · 0.90 miles

    57of 100

    0.90 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.16 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.4 of 20 points

      0.90 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 187 of 217. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 24.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Theale Green School

    State secondary · Reading · 2.3 miles

    52of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.3 miles · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters5.3 of 20 points

      Better than 26% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.31 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.7 of 20 points

      2.3 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 36.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

    State secondary · Reading · 4.4 miles

    50of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters4 of 20 points

      Better than 20% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.40 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 44.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Reading Girls' School

    State secondary · Girls · Reading · 4.0 miles

    50of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2021) · results: top 47% in England · places reached 2.55 miles in 2024

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.05 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2021: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.9 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of RG31, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters8.4 of 20 points

      In 2024 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.55 miles away; this school is 4.02 miles from the middle of RG31, further than that. 17 applicants were refused a place. Reading Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 14.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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