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Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Lulworth Road, Reading, Reading, RG2 8LX

Good

Inspected 11 May 2022

Good
Ofsted
57%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
315
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Reading, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 315 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 39.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Reading →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
315 / 365 (86%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 May 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.2%
Free school meals
39.9%
EAL
10.5%
SEN support
22.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%
Expected standard (RWM)
7%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

6.5%
Overall absence
19.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.8
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
19.3
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
32.01
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
£43,027
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 16% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,046 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.8
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,723
Spend per pupil
£9,566
Income per pupil
36%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Lulworth Road, Reading, Reading, RG2 8LX
Phone
01189375434
Headteacher
Vanessa Bingham

Teaching Jobs

Teacher
Class Teacher - Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Fixed term or temporaryFull time£32,916 to £51,048 per year
Closes 22 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Reading, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Christ The King Catholic Primary School have?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School has 315 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Christ The King Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022).
How does Christ The King Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
57% of pupils at Christ The King Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Christ The King Catholic Primary School?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is located at Lulworth Road, Reading, Reading, RG2 8LX.

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