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The Coombes Church of England Primary School

School Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9NX

Requires Improvement

Inspected 2 July 2024

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
75%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
374
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About The Coombes Church of England Primary School

The Coombes Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Reading, Wokingham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 374 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Wokingham →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
374 / 420 (89%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
2 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

16%
Free school meals
18.3%
EAL
1.6%
SEN support
9.4%
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)

75%
Expected standard (RWM)
10%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%
Overall absence
20%
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.

17.1
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24
21.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
16.08
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24
£44,868
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↓ −£1,162 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
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.

£6,127
Spend per pupil
£6,352
Income per pupil
45%
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
School Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9NX
Phone
01189760751
Head Teacher
Luke Henderson

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant (Year 6 – Academic Support)
PermanentPart time£8,958 - £9,100 · · Grade 3 SCP 5–6 FTE: £26,428–£26,847
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Teacher
SENDCo
PermanentPart time£32,916 - £51,048 (FTE) · · Pay Grade MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance £2,787 FTE (subject to pay body review)
Closes 18 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Coombes Church of England Primary School?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Reading, Wokingham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does The Coombes Church of England Primary School have?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School has 374 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Coombes Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 July 2024).
How does The Coombes Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
75% of pupils at The Coombes Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Coombes Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Coombes Church of England Primary School is part of THE KEYS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Coombes Church of England Primary School?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School is located at School Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9NX.

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