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Schools in RG31

A postcode district in West Berkshire

  • Postcode district
  • 26 schools and nurseries

In short: RG31 is a postcode district in West Berkshire with 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2612 primary · 3 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in RG31

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 RG31 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in RG31

12 in RG31, best first

Birch Copse Primary School

Reading, RG31 5LN · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

99 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
420
Pupils per teacher
21.1
View school Birch Copse Primary School

Springfield Primary School

Reading, RG31 5NJ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

35 first choices, 40 offers made

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
330
Pupils per teacher
22.0
View school Springfield Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in RG31

3 in RG31, best first

Little Heath School

Reading, RG31 5TY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

219 first choices, 260 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.8

England 46.2

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
1,682
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Little Heath School

Denefield School

Reading, RG31 6XY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

217 first choices, 203 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.0

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
1,171
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school Denefield School

Nurseries in RG31

12 in RG31, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in RG31

3 in RG31, by the school's Eduscope score

Little Heath School

Reading, RG31 5TY · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

219 first choices, 260 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.8

England 46.2

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
1,682
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Little Heath School

Denefield School

Reading, RG31 6XY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

217 first choices, 203 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.0

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
1,171
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school Denefield School

Brookfields School

Reading, RG31 6SW · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
224
Pupils per teacher
6.2
View school Brookfields School

Special Schools in RG31

1 in RG31. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Brookfields School

Reading, RG31 6SW · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
224
Pupils per teacher
6.2
View school Brookfields School
The map

Every school in RG31, 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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Park Lane Primary School, GoodBirch Copse Primary School, OutstandingWestwood Farm Junior School, Expected standard in every areaLong Lane Primary School, GoodWestwood Farm Infant School, GoodSpringfield Primary School, Expected standard or betterDownsway Primary School, GoodKennet Valley Primary School, Good in every areaCalcot Infant School and Nursery, GoodCalcot Junior School, GoodSt Paul's Catholic Primary School, GoodLittle Heath School, GoodDenefield School, GoodBrookfields School, OutstandingKennet Valley Caterpillars, Expected standard or betterFledglings Lodge, GoodLittle Badgers Preschool, GoodBeansheaf Community Pre-School, GoodFledglings Day Nursery, OutstandingBarn Owl Day Nursery, GoodPurley Pre School, GoodGoldilocks Nursery (Reading) LimitedAcorns Nursery School, GoodWelly Boot Lodge Day NurseryWestwood Farm Community Pre-School, GoodVictoria Road Pre-school, Good
  • Outstanding3
  • Good17
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in RG31 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 RG31 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

RG31 has 26 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 RG31

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 RG31

How many schools are in RG31?

RG31 has 26 schools, including 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 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 RG31?

The highest-ranked schools in RG31 on Eduscope are Birch Copse Primary School, Springfield Primary School, St Paul's Catholic Primary 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 do I choose the right school in RG31?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in RG31 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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