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Reading Girls' School

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Reading Girls' School

Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PY

Academy sponsor led
Girls
Pupils
905
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.3%
Attainment 8
51.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.7%
Basics 9-5
54.5%

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
55.1%
EBacc APS
4.61
EBacc 9-5
22.8%
EBacc 9-4
35.3%
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About Reading Girls' School

Reading Girls' School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. The school has around 905 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PY | More schools in Reading

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Reading Girls' School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — Good
  2. Dec 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Reading Girls' School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Reading Girls' School

What is Reading Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Reading Girls' School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Reading Girls' School's latest exam results?
Reading Girls' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Reading Girls' School located?
Reading Girls' School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG2 7PY).
How many pupils attend Reading Girls' School?
Reading Girls' School has around 905 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Reading Girls' School with other schools?
View Reading Girls' 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.