Purley CofE Primary School
URN: 109971 • Reading RG8 8AF
Overview
- Name
- Purley CofE Primary School
- URN
- 109971
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Holland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189842384
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Purley Village, Reading RG8 8AF
Summary
Purley Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Reading, West Berkshire, with a current enrolment of 85 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment, promoting equality and diversity among its students, staff, and the wider community. The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, encapsulated in their vision, "Learn to love, love to learn," which aims to nurture each child as an individual and equip them with essential life skills.
The curriculum at Purley Primary is designed to foster a love of learning while encouraging respect and tolerance for diverse cultures and beliefs. The school actively promotes British values, ensuring that pupils understand their rights and responsibilities within modern Britain. Additionally, the school offers nursery provision for children aged 3 and above, with opportunities for new pupils to join in September, January, and April, depending on availability.
Purley Primary School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parental involvement, welcoming visits from prospective families. The school encourages open communication and provides various support mechanisms to help students thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at Purley Primary is designed to foster a love of learning while encouraging respect and tolerance for diverse cultures and beliefs. The school actively promotes British values, ensuring that pupils understand their rights and responsibilities within modern Britain. Additionally, the school offers nursery provision for children aged 3 and above, with opportunities for new pupils to join in September, January, and April, depending on availability.
Purley Primary School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parental involvement, welcoming visits from prospective families. The school encourages open communication and provides various support mechanisms to help students thrive academically and personally.
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Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 85
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 85 | 40 | 45 | 105 | 18.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 96 | 48 | 48 | 105 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 109 | 55 | 54 | 105 | 12.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 109 | 55 | 54 | 105 | 12.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 106 | 52 | 54 | 105 | 9.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 110 | 59 | 51 | 105 | 11.40 |
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