Reading School is a secondary school in Reading, 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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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 .
| Address: | Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5LW |
| Website: | http://www.reading-school.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01189015600 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Revd Dr Chris Evans |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136449 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1094 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1129 |
| Number of Boys: | 1129 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.3% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 45.00% | 508 |
| White British | 15.30% | 173 |
| Chinese | 8.00% | 90 |
| Pakistani | 6.20% | 70 |
| Other Asian | 5.30% | 60 |
| White and Asian | 4.50% | 51 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 51 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 49 |
| African | 3.10% | 35 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 21 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.