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Birch Copse Primary School

Outstandinggraded 09/07/2024Ages 4–11416 pupils
Reading, RG31 5LN
West Berkshire

Birch Copse Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Reading, within the West Berkshire local authority. The school has around 416 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/07/2024, Birch Copse Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Reading can view Birch Copse Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Reading (RG31 5LN), Birch Copse Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 09/07/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)82%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)21%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score109
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake6.9%
Free school meals6.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.0%
Attendance96.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in ReadingSee the full area report for RG31 5LN