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Best 3 Primary schools in Reading – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: The Heights Primary School (Primary) in Reading; Park Lane Primary School (Primary) in Reading; Meadow Park Academy (Primary) in Reading — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Heights Primary School, Park Lane Primary School and Meadow Park Academy. They are primary phase and free schools, community school and academy sponsor led type located around Reading and Reading, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Heights Primary School), published Jun 2017. The lowest is 2 (Park Lane Primary School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Park Lane Primary School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST and ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST.

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The Heights Primary School
RG4 7LB
Phase / Type
Primary • Free schools
Location
Reading
RG4 7LB
Ofsted
1 28 Jun 2017
Pupils
≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
Website
www.theheightsprimary.co.uk
Telephone
01183570123
Park Lane Primary School
RG31 5BD
Phase / Type
Primary • Community school
Location
Reading
Berkshire
RG31 5BD
Ofsted
2 26 Dec 2023
Pupils
≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Reading (870)
Website
parklaneprimary.school
Telephone
01189375515
Meadow Park Academy
RG30 6BS
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 6BS
Ofsted
2 14 Dec 2023
Pupils
≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Website
www.meadowpark.anthemtrust.uk
Telephone
01189375562
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How should I choose a school?
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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