What is the Ofsted rating of Reading School?

Reading School has an Ofsted rating of "Outstanding", based on an inspection in 21 November 2023.

How many pupils does Reading School have?

Reading School has 1,129 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headmaster of Reading School?

The headmaster of Reading School is Chris Evans.

What type of school is Reading School?

Reading School is a Academy converter with a Secondary phase of education.

Which local authority is Reading School in?

Reading School is in the Reading local authority area.

Academy converter Secondary Open

Reading School

📍 Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW

Ofsted: Outstanding (21 November 2023)

1,129

Pupils

4.5%

Free school meals

1 February 2011

Opened

About this school

Reading School is an Academy converter serving secondary age pupils, located in Reading, Berkshire. The school has 1,129 pupils enrolled. It was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 21 November 2023. The Headmaster is Chris Evans. The school is administered by Reading local authority. It belongs to READING SCHOOL. The school has boys-only admissions. It opened in 1 February 2011.

School details

Headmaster: Chris Evans
Trust: READING SCHOOL
Local authority: Reading
Gender: Boys
URN: 136449

Contact

📞 01189015600 ✉️ secretary@reading-school.co.uk 🌐 Visit website 📋 Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Reading School are handled by the school or the local authority (Reading). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

GCSE Performance (Key Stage 4)

83.0

Attainment 8 · 2024-25

+0.89

Progress 8 · 2023-24

100%

Grade 5+ in English & maths · 2024-25

100%

Grade 4+ in English & maths · 2024-25

8.25

EBacc average point score · 2024-25

97%

Entering the EBacc · 2024-25

Attainment 8 is the school's average GCSE score across eight key subjects — higher is better.
Progress 8 shows how much progress pupils made between ages 11 and 16 compared with similar pupils nationally — 0 is average, positive is above average. Shown for 2023-24, the most recent year the Department for Education published it.
Grade 5+ / 4+ in English & maths is the share of pupils achieving at least a strong pass (5) or a standard pass (4) in both subjects.
EBacc covers the English Baccalaureate subject mix: English, maths, sciences, a language, and history or geography.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →