Reading School is a secondary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a boys 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.
Reading School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5LW |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr J Weeds |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 110097 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 820 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Primary School Lydford Road , RG1 5QH | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , RG1 3JN | - not rated | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 121-147 Orts Road , Reading RG1 3JN | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Town Primary School School Terrace , RG1 3LS | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 825 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 81 Crescent Road , RG1 5SL | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian School 62 London Road , RG1 5AS | - not rated | 417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphins Dolphins Ward , Royal Berkshire Hospital RG1 5AN | - not rated | 487 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 66 Upper Redlands Road , RG1 5JT | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Upper Redlands Road , Reading RG1 5JT | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.