Located in Reading, E P Collier Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
E P Collier Primary School currently has around 403 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 37.2%. white british pupils make up about 12.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ross Road, Reading, RG1 8DZ |
| Website: | www.epcollier.reading.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01189375470 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Justine McMinn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109780 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 403 |
| Number of Boys: | 192 |
| Number of Girls: | 211 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 37.20% | 150 |
| White British | 12.20% | 49 |
| African | 8.90% | 36 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 32 |
| Other Asian | 7.70% | 31 |
| Pakistani | 5.00% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.00% | 16 |
| Chinese | 3.70% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E P Collier Primary School Ross Road , RG1 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Civitas Academy 90a Great Knollys Street , RG1 7HL | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Harley Road , Caversham RG4 8DB | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Road Community School 146 Oxford Road , RG1 7PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Washington Road , Caversham RG4 5AA | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Academy 7 Richfield Avenue , RG1 8EQ | - not rated | 885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Surley Row , Emmer Green RG4 8LR | - not rated | 2,374 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seagulls Pupil Referral Unit E P Collier Site , Ross Road RG1 8EJ | - not rated | 42 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemdean House School Hemdean Road , Caversham RG4 7SD | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne's School 6 Henley Road , Caversham RG4 6DX | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Freddies (Reading) Limited Elite House , 25 South Street RG1 4QU | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School 18 Peppard Road , Caversham RG4 8JZ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Miscellaneous | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.