Kendrick School is a secondary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Kendrick School currently has around 934 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 47.6%. white british pupils make up about 11%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 86% who stay in school sixth forms and 5% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | London Road, Reading, RG1 5BN |
| Website: | http://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01189015859 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Christine Kattirtzi |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136448 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 920 |
| Number of Pupils: | 934 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 934 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 47.60% | 445 |
| White British | 11.00% | 103 |
| Pakistani | 7.90% | 74 |
| Other Asian | 7.50% | 70 |
| Chinese | 7.40% | 69 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 45 |
| African | 3.60% | 34 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 943 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN | - not rated | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 825 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freddies (Reading) Limited Elite House , 25 South Street RG1 4QU | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Dolphins Dolphins Ward , Royal Berkshire Hospital RG1 5AN | - not rated | 433 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 220-222 Kings Road , RG1 4JJ | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.