# The Coombes Church of England Primary School — Reading, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Luke Henderson

## Contact

- **Address:** School Road, Arborfield Cross, Berkshire, RG2 9NX
- **Phone:** 0118 976 0751
- **Website:** http://www.thecoombes.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/reading/the-coombes-church-of-england-primary-school-18837

## About

The Coombes Church of England Primary School is a school that offers a transformational education based on its Christian vision. The school has unique facilities, including a swimming pool, numerous ponds, and woodlands, which provide a one-of-a-kind education for its children. The school also offers a range of community partnerships that provide extra-curricular opportunities and experiences for its students.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jul 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Home Away from Home: We've been at Coombes for 6 years and it's truly been a blessing. The school's focus on Christian values and love of learning has shaped our children into compassionate and curious individuals. The facilities, like the swimming pool, are a bonus! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education: The Coombes has exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff are supportive, the curriculum is engaging, and the opportunities for extracurricular activities are countless. My child loves attending school and that's all thanks to the hard work of the teachers. *(May 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Great First Year: Our child's first year at Coombes has been a huge success. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the facilities are impressive. We love the emphasis on community and the support we've received as parents has been fantastic. *(Dec 2020)*
- **4/5** — A Good Experience: Our child attended Coombes for 3 years and had a generally positive experience. While the curriculum was engaging and the staff were friendly, we did feel that the school could have done more to support children with special needs. Overall, it was a good experience, but not without its challenges. *(Jun 2020)*

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