The Coombes Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Reading, South East RG2 9NX · Wokingham
#695 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#3773 of 15,697 nationally
About The Coombes Church of England Primary School
The Coombes Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Reading, in the Wokingham local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 338 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 70.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 695th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (62th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 338; capacity filled 80.5%.
There are 139 schools in Reading; The Coombes Church of England Primary School ranks 46th of 126 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)75%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Coombes Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 338
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 80.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 75%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Coombes Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Bohunt School Wokingham
Wokingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,313 students · 2.1 km away
Reddam House Berkshire
Wokingham · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
789 students · 2.6 km away
Farley Hill Primary School
Arborfield Green · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students · 2.8 km away
Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
· 2.8 km away
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
303 students · 3.0 km away
Bearwood Primary School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students · 3.1 km away
Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
Berkshire · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
280 students · 3.2 km away
Gorse Ride Junior School
Wokingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
159 students · 3.6 km away
The Hawthorns Primary School
Wokingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
423 students · 3.6 km away
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Shinfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Coombes Church of England Primary School a good school?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 70.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #695 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Coombes Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School ranks #695 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #3773 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Coombes Church of England Primary School?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School had 338 students in 2025.
Is The Coombes Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Coombes Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Coombes Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Coombes Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.