Birch Copse Primary School
Community school
Reading, RG31 5LN
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 8% in England
4 of 48 in West Berkshire
Pupils
420
First preferences per place
1.65
2026/27
Absence
3.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 82% | 82% | 72% | |
| Higher standard | 15% | 21% | 20% | |
| Reading | 87% | 87% | 83% | |
| Writing | 92% | 93% | 87% | |
| Maths | 88% | 92% | 82% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School · 0.3 mi · No rating · Top 13% in England
- Springfield Primary School · 0.4 mi · Report card · Top 35% in England
- Park Lane Primary School · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- Meadow Park Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- Calcot Infant School and Nursery · 1.0 mi · Good
- Calcot Junior School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 25% in England
Best primary schools in Reading · Best primary schools in Berkshire
The neighbourhood
Birch Copse Primary School is in Calcot North & Little Heath (typical home £415,000, crime average).
What is Birch Copse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birch Copse Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Birch Copse Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Birch Copse Primary School is in the top 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.