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Schools in RG2

A postcode district in Reading

  • Postcode district
  • 33 schools and nurseries

In short: RG2 is a postcode district in Reading with 17 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3317 primary · 7 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in RG2

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All RG2 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in RG2

17 in RG2, best first

Whiteknights Primary School

Reading, RG2 8EP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

58 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1195%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
453
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Whiteknights Primary School

Farley Hill Primary School

Arborfield Green, RG2 9YW · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

65 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1183%

England 62%

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
358
Pupils per teacher
19.8
View school Farley Hill Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in RG2

7 in RG2, best first

Bohunt School Wokingham

Wokingham, RG2 9GB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

273 first choices, 267 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1658.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
1,313
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Bohunt School Wokingham

Reading Girls' School

Reading, RG2 7PY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

101 first choices, 154 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
905
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school Reading Girls' School

Hartland High School

Reading, RG2 8AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results well below the England average.

46 first choices, 86 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.8

England 46.2

Days missed
17.5%
Pupils
589
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Hartland High School

Nurseries in RG2

12 in RG2, highest Ofsted grade first

Blagdon Nursery School

Reading, RG2 7NT · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
142
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school Blagdon Nursery School

Sixth Forms in RG2

4 in RG2, by the school's Eduscope score

Bohunt School Wokingham

Wokingham, RG2 9GB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

273 first choices, 267 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1658.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
1,313
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Bohunt School Wokingham

Hartland High School

Reading, RG2 8AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results well below the England average.

46 first choices, 86 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.8

England 46.2

Days missed
17.5%
Pupils
589
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Hartland High School

Leighton Park School

Reading, RG2 7ED · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
581
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Leighton Park School

Special Schools in RG2

1 in RG2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Groveside School

Reading, RG2 7AY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
36
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Groveside School

Private Schools in RG2

4 in RG2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Groveside School

Reading, RG2 7AY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
36
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Groveside School

Crosfields School

Reading, RG2 9BL · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well above the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1663.3

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
713
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Crosfields School

Leighton Park School

Reading, RG2 7ED · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
581
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Leighton Park School
The map

Every school in RG2, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Blagdon Nursery School, OutstandingGeoffrey Field Junior School, GoodGeoffrey Field Infant School, Outstanding in every areaThe Ridgeway Primary School, Good in every areaFarley Hill Primary School, GoodChrist The King Catholic Primary School, Needs attention in 7 areasLeighton Park School, InspectedCrosfields School, InspectedOneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus, InspectedWhitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Needs attention in 2 areasThe Palmer Primary Academy, GoodBohunt School Wokingham, GoodReading Girls' School, GoodThe Coombes Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementNew Christ Church Church of England Primary School, GoodShinfield Infant and Nursery School, GoodAlder Grove Church of England Primary School, GoodGreen Park Village Primary Academy, GoodWhiteknights Primary School, GoodGroveside School, Expected standard in every areaHartland High School, InadequateShinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Reading International, GoodPoperinghe Pre-School, GoodHazebrouck Day Nursery and Pre-School, GoodNorthumberland Day Nursery, GoodGreen Park Day Nursery, OutstandingHoneysuckle Day Nursery, GoodLearn and Grow Childcare, Urgent improvement in 5 areasFennies Reading, Expected standard or betterHappy Trails Play, Expected standard or betterArborfield Village Montessori Nursery, Expected standard or betterSure Start Whitley Day Nursery, Expected standard or better
  • Outstanding2
  • Good16
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet13
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in RG2 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every RG2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

RG2 has 33 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in RG2

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about RG2

How many schools are in RG2?

RG2 has 33 schools, including 17 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in RG2?

The highest-ranked schools in RG2 on Eduscope are Whiteknights Primary School, Bohunt School Wokingham, Reading Girls' School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in RG2?

There are 4 independent schools in RG2. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in RG2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in RG2?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in RG2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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