- Ofsted:Good or better
- Has a sixth form
Results above the West Berkshire average, low absence.
249 first choices, 204 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- Pupils
- 1,434
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- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
- Has a sixth form
Results well above the West Berkshire average.
275 first choices, 265 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 6
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- About 14West Berkshire about 16
- Pupils
- 1,905
- Ofsted:Good or better
- Has a sixth form
Results close to the West Berkshire average, low absence.
154 first choices, 161 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- Pupils
- 981
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
- Has a sixth form
Results above the West Berkshire average.
214 first choices, 201 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 6
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- About 15West Berkshire about 16
- Pupils
- 1,205
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Results close to the West Berkshire average, low absence.
219 first choices, 260 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- Pupils
- 1,682
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Results close to the West Berkshire average.
217 first choices, 203 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- About 17West Berkshire about 16
- Pupils
- 1,171
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Results close to the West Berkshire average.
276 first choices, 287 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- About 17West Berkshire about 16
- Pupils
- 1,824
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Results below the West Berkshire average, high absence.
202 first choices, 209 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- Pupils
- 1,349
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
- Has a sixth form
Results below the West Berkshire average, high absence.
101 first choices, 124 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- Pupils
- 803
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results below the West Berkshire average, high absence.
60 first choices, 65 offers made
Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4
West Berkshire Grade 5England Grade 5
- Days missed a year
- Pupils
- 439
Brookfields School
Reading, RG31 6SW · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Has a nursery
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- About 15
- Pupils
- 224
Haywards Farm School
Reading, RG7 4AS · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 14
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 28
Priors Court School
Thatcham, RG18 9NU · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 20
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 67
The Castle School
Newbury, RG14 2JG · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Has a nursery
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- About 24
- Pupils
- 228
The Grange School
Thatcham, RG19 3PN · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 40
Engaging Potential
Newbury, RG14 2PR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 14
iCollege Alternative Provision
Newbury, RG14 1QY · PRU · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
- Has a sixth form
Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 71
Mary Hare School
Newbury, RG14 3BQ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- About 28
- Pupils
- 146
Northcroft Vocational School
Newbury, RG14 1BU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 15
Oaklands School
Hungerford, RG17 0YT · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 60
The Mile House Therapeutic School
Rg7 5hj · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
- Grammar
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 40
New Barn School
Rg20 8hz · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –
- Pupils
- 71
Bradfield College
Bradfield, RG7 6AU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
- Church of England
- Has a sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –West Berkshire about 16
- Pupils
- 810
Downe House
Thatcham, RG18 9JJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
- Church of England
- Girls
- Has a sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed a year
- –West Berkshire about 16
- Pupils
- 535
- Secondary schools26including 11 special
- Typical GCSE grade49.2England 46.2
- Good or Outstanding100%of graded schools ·
- Faith schools4 of 264 Church of England
- With a nursery class3take children from 2 or 3
- Free school meals16.7%of pupils get them
The big picture
How West Berkshire's secondary schools spread out
Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.
GCSE score (Attainment 8)
Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.
Days missed
Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.
Ofsted grades in West Berkshire
The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 22 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.
- Outstanding: 0 of 4
- Good: 4 of 4
- Requires improvement: 0 of 4
- Inadequate: 0 of 4
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in West Berkshire
Some are faith schools.
4 of the 26 secondary schools in West Berkshire have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.
Show schools with no religious characterApply by 31 October.
Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.
Check how old the Ofsted grade is.
Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.
Show Good or OutstandingList a school you're likely to get.
Popular schools fill up from the families who live closest. Add your postcode to see which schools are nearest, and put one of them on your form.
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About these schools
Secondary schools in West Berkshire, explained
There are 26 secondary schools in West Berkshire, teaching 15,977 children. 2 are run by the council and 9 are academies or free schools. Among them are 11 special and 12 independent schools.
100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.
Pupils in West Berkshire scored an average Attainment 8 of 49.2 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.
16.7% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,718 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 21.8% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many secondary schools are in West Berkshire?
There are 26 secondary schools in West Berkshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in West Berkshire?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in West Berkshire on Eduscope are The Downs School, St Bartholomew's School and Park House School. We rank each state school against schools teaching the same ages across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in West Berkshire ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools teaching the same ages across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in West Berkshire secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in West Berkshire is 16:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in West Berkshire?
When choosing a secondary school in West Berkshire, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 26 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.