Official figures · Absence
Schools in Reading by overall absence
50 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Reading. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Saints Junior School Primary · Free schools | 3.1% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 2 | Caversham Primary School Primary · Community school | 3.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 3 | Silchester Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.4% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 4 | Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 3.5% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 5 | St Martin's Catholic Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.5% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 6 | The Heights Primary School Primary · Free schools | 3.8% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 7 | Polehampton Church of England Junior School Primary · Academy converter | 3.8% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 8 | Whitchurch Primary School Primary · Community school | 3.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 9 | Polehampton Church of England Infant School Primary · Academy converter | 3.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 10 | Whiteknights Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 3.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 11 | Sonning Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 3.9% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 12 | The Colleton Primary School Primary · Community school | 3.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 13 | Goring Church of England Aided Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Improved significantly | |
| 14 | Birch Copse Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 15 | Englefield C.E. Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 16 | Emmer Green Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 17 | All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 18 | Waltham St Lawrence Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Outstanding | |
| 19 | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 20 | Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 21 | The Hill Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 22 | Battle Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 4.5% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 23 | Park Lane Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 24 | Springfield Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 25 | Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 26 | Caversham Park Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 27 | Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 28 | Downsway Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 29 | St John's Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 30 | Theale C.E. Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 31 | Rivermead Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 32 | Woodcote Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 33 | Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 34 | Kidmore End Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 35 | Green Park Village Primary Academy Primary · Free schools | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 36 | Bradfield C.E. Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Improved significantly | |
| 37 | Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 38 | Sonning Common Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 39 | Purley CofE Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 40 | Loddon Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 41 | Aldryngton Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 42 | Westwood Farm Junior School Primary · Community school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 43 | Geoffrey Field Junior School Primary · Community school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 44 | Long Lane Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.3% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 45 | Southcote Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 46 | Redlands Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 47 | Bucklebury C.E. Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 48 | Kendrick School Secondary · Academy converter | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 49 | Geoffrey Field Infant School Primary · Community school | 5.4% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 50 | Woodley CofE Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.4% | 2023/24 | School remains Good |
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