Where is Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading located?

Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG1 4JJ).

How many pupils attend Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading?

Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading has around 20 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading with other schools?

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IndependentData as of May 2026

Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading

220-222 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4JJ

Independent school · Ages 11–17 · Mixed

Inspection

ISI inspected

Academic picture

A headline school result is not available here. Check the detailed results and the school's own published information.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading, Reading

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	Not available	46.4
2023/24	7.5	46.4
2024/25	Not available	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	Not available	0.00
2023/24	Not available	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2023/24 only

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Deenway Montessori School

0.44 km away · Other independent school

Kendrick School

0.54 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Reading School

0.62 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

The Abbey School Reading

0.64 km away · Other independent school

St Joseph's College

1.05 km away · Other independent school

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Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading

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Before you apply

Exam Results

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Exam attainment

Learning progress

Community & Reviews

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