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Reading School
Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5LW
Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Reading. Boys intake.
Reading School is a selective academy converter secondary school in Reading for boys aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form and is large, with around 1,130 pupils. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. GCSE Attainment 8 was 83, and 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths; the A-level average grade was A.
The school says it was founded in 1125 and describes a 900-year history, with a stated focus on people, character, social impact and relationships.
Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,129 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Boys