Reading SchoolErleigh Road , Reading

Located in Reading, Reading School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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 1129 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 45%. white british pupils make up about 15.3%

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 (98%) , including 88% who stay in school sixth forms and 7% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .