What is Reading School's Ofsted rating?

Reading School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Reading School's latest exam results?

Reading School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 82.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Reading School located?

Reading School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG1 5LW).

How many pupils attend Reading School?

Reading School has around 1,129 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Reading School with other schools?

View Reading School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Reading.

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Reading School

Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5LW

Academy converter

Boys

Pupils

1,129

Ages

11-18

FSM

4.5%

Attainment 8

82.8

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Super-selective
Exam system: GL Assessment

Places are offered to the highest scorers first - distance is not a tie-breaker for the top marks.

Reading's grammars use the GL Assessment consortium test. Register with the consortium.

Grammars in Reading Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

82.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

88.7%

Basics 9-5

100.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

97.3%

EBacc APS

8.23

EBacc 9-5

96.0%

EBacc 9-4

97.3%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

48.96

A*-A Grades

72.0%

A*-B Grades

88.5%

AAB+ %

62.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 196 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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