Coley Primary School
URN: 109779 • Reading RG1 6AZ
Overview
- Name
- Coley Primary School
- URN
- 109779
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Pengelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189375461
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wolseley Street, Reading RG1 6AZ
Summary
Coley Primary School is a community school located in Reading, serving a mixed-gender population of 260 pupils, with a capacity of 270. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. With a focus on the value of belonging, Coley Primary aims to inspire students to reach their full potential through high-quality teaching and learning practices.
The curriculum at Coley Primary is designed to ensure that all children achieve age-related expectations and beyond. The school employs effective teaching methods that break down knowledge into manageable chunks, providing scaffolding and support as needed to enhance long-term retention of information. This approach is complemented by a commitment to mental health and well-being, ensuring that students are supported holistically.
Coley Primary actively engages with the community and values parental involvement in the educational journey. The school provides various resources, including newsletters and a dedicated website, to keep parents informed and connected, reinforcing the partnership between home and school for the benefit of every child.
The curriculum at Coley Primary is designed to ensure that all children achieve age-related expectations and beyond. The school employs effective teaching methods that break down knowledge into manageable chunks, providing scaffolding and support as needed to enhance long-term retention of information. This approach is complemented by a commitment to mental health and well-being, ensuring that students are supported holistically.
Coley Primary actively engages with the community and values parental involvement in the educational journey. The school provides various resources, including newsletters and a dedicated website, to keep parents informed and connected, reinforcing the partnership between home and school for the benefit of every child.
Useful links
- Newsletter February 2025 (download)
- Newsletter March 2025 (download)
- Log in (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 260 | 131 | 129 | 270 | 22.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 135 | 119 | 270 | 24.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 257 | 132 | 125 | 270 | 24.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 257 | 132 | 125 | 270 | 24.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 271 | 144 | 127 | 300 | 23.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 269 | 143 | 126 | 300 | 14.40 |
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