Located in Reading, Manor 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.

Manor Primary School currently has around 315 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 37.9% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.9%. other white pupils make up about 13.7%

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.

School Information

Address: 110 Ashampstead Road, Reading, RG30 3LJ
Website: www.manorprimary.net/
Telephone: 01189375494
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Reading
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Fiona Swain
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 109944

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 354
Number of Pupils: 315
Number of Boys: 154
Number of Girls: 161

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 22% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British35.90%113
Other White13.70%43
African7.00%22
Pakistani5.70%18
White and Black Caribbean5.40%17
Other Asian5.40%17
Other (any other ethnic group)5.10%16
Unclassified4.80%15
Indian3.80%12
Other Black3.80%12
White and Black African3.50%11
Other Mixed2.20%7
White and Asian2.20%7
Caribbean1.30%4
Bangladeshi0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.2)
Writing: Below Average (-2.1)
Maths: Below Average (-2.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
42%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
105.9
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blagrave Nursery School
Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA
3out of 4 2,542 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Norcot Early Years Centre
82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB
4out of 4 3,022 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manor Infant School
110 Ashampstead Road , RG3 3LJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manor Junior School
110 Ashampstead Road , RG3 3LJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manor Primary School
110 Ashampstead Road , RG30 3LJ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kennet Valley Primary School
Carters Rise , Calcot RG31 7YT
- not rated 644 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Southcote Primary School
Silchester Road , Southcote RG30 3EJ
3out of 4 931 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King's Academy Prospect
Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX
3out of 4 742 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prospect School
Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX
- not rated 742 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP
3out of 4 1,041 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The WREN School
61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB
2out of 4 1,413 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Meadway School
The Meadway , Tilehurst RG30 4NN
- not rated 1,517 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Holy Brook School
145 Ashampstead Road , Southcote RG30 3LJ
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Elvian School
61 Bath Road , RG30 2BB
- not rated 1,412 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Avenue Special School
The Avenue Centre, Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ
3out of 4 1,492 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Thames Valley School
2 Conwy Close , Tilehurst RG30 4BZ
3out of 4 1,493 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Cranbury College
Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS
- not rated 1,934 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.