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The WREN School

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The WREN School

61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB

Free schools
Pupils
979
Ages
11-19
FSM
28.4%
Attainment 8
44.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.2%
Basics 9-5
41.0%

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
13.5%
EBacc APS
3.89
EBacc 9-5
9.6%
EBacc 9-4
9.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.97
A*-A Grades
7.4%
A*-B Grades
24.0%
AAB+ %
5.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 80 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The WREN School

The WREN School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 979 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB | More schools in Reading

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The WREN School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The WREN School

What is The WREN School's Ofsted rating?
The WREN School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The WREN School's latest exam results?
The WREN School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The WREN School located?
The WREN School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG30 2BB).
How many pupils attend The WREN School?
The WREN School has around 979 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The WREN School with other schools?
View The WREN 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.