Maiden Erlegh SchoolSilverdale Rd , Reading

Maiden Erlegh School, based in Reading, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Maiden Erlegh School currently has around 1872 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.7%. indian pupils make up about 14.9% , followed by pakistani at 10.6%

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 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 71% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .