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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL

Free schools · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.3%
Basics 9-5
46.7%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

45.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.746.4
2023/2447.746.4
2024/2545.546.0

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
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.210.00
2023/24+0.120.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
63.3%
EBacc APS
4.26
EBacc 9-5
23.9%
EBacc 9-4
36.7%
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Good
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0.97 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Hamilton School
1.34 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
1.35 km away · Other independent school

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About Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is a secondary school in Reading, Reading. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. The school has around 885 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL | More schools in Reading

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

What is Maiden Erlegh School in Reading's Ofsted rating?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Maiden Erlegh School in Reading's latest exam results?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Maiden Erlegh School in Reading located?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG1 5SL).
How many pupils attend Maiden Erlegh School in Reading?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading has around 885 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Maiden Erlegh School in Reading with other schools?
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