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E P Collier Primary School
Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.2 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
403
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 72% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the overall LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 70% of schools. However, only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more able students.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian37.2%
White British12.2%
Black African8.9%
White Other7.9%
Asian Other7.7%
Asian Pakistani5.0%
Other4.0%
Asian Chinese3.7%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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51.46218, -0.97726 · RG1 8DZ
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN109780
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is E P Collier Primary School rated by Ofsted?
E P Collier Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is E P Collier Primary School a good school?
E P Collier Primary School scores 70.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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