Located in Reading, The Abbey School Reading is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Abbey School Reading currently has around 905 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
| Website: | www.theabbey.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189872256 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Sarah Tullis |
| Religious character: | Christian |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 110165 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1134 |
| Number of Pupils: | 905 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 905 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caversham Nursery School 114 Amersham Road , Caversham RG4 5NA | 4out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagdon Nursery School Blagdon Road , Whitley RG2 7NT | 4out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | - not rated | 750 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Milman Road , RG2 0AY | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Katesgrove Primary School Dorothy Street , RG1 2NL | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Palmer Junior School Basingstoke Road , RG2 0EN | - not rated | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | - not rated | 346 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kendrick School London Road , RG1 5BN | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | - not rated | 598 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading School Erleigh Road , RG1 5LW | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Reading Girls' School Northumberland Avenue , RG2 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,526 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 | 1,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey School Reading 17 Kendrick Road , RG1 5DZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Dolphins Dolphins Ward , Royal Berkshire Hospital RG1 5AN | - not rated | 437 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deenway Montessori School 3-5 Sidmouth Street , Reading RG1 4QZ | - not rated | 481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freddies (Reading) Limited Elite House , 25 South Street RG1 4QU | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Christian School 62 London Road , RG1 5AS | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.