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Schools in RG4

A postcode district in Reading

  • Postcode district
  • 37 schools and nurseries

In short: RG4 is a postcode district in Reading with 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 18 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3715 primary · 6 secondary · 18 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in RG4

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 RG4 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in RG4

15 in RG4, best first

The Heights Primary School

Reading, RG4 7LB · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

63 first choices, 50 offers made

Met the standard at 1179%

England 62%

Days missed
3.2%
Pupils
353
Pupils per teacher
21.3
View school The Heights Primary School

Emmer Green Primary School

Reading, RG4 8LN · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results above the England average.

56 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
3.1%
Pupils
417
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Emmer Green Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in RG4

6 in RG4, best first

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

Reading, RG4 9LN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

16 first choices, 79 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.2

England 46.2

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
374
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
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Nurseries in RG4

18 in RG4, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 18 nurseries

Sixth Forms in RG4

3 in RG4, by the school's Eduscope score

Queen Anne's School

Reading, RG4 6DX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
327
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Queen Anne's School

Reading Blue Coat School

Berkshire, RG4 6SU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
850
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Reading Blue Coat School

Special Schools in RG4

2 in RG4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Rowan School

Reading, RG4 9EY · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • 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
–
Pupils
22
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Rowan School

Bishopswood School

Reading, RG4 9RH · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
9.4%
Pupils
73
Pupils per teacher
7.0
View school Bishopswood School

Private Schools in RG4

4 in RG4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Caversham Preparatory School

Reading, RG4 8JZ · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
68
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Caversham Preparatory School

Aurora Rowan School

Reading, RG4 9EY · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • 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
–
Pupils
22
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Rowan School

Queen Anne's School

Reading, RG4 6DX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
327
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Queen Anne's School
The map

Every school in RG4, 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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Caversham Nursery School, Strong standard or betterNew Bridge Nursery School, OutstandingCaversham Primary School, GoodThe Hill Primary School, GoodEmmer Green Primary School, Outstanding in every areaThameside Primary School, GoodCaversham Park Primary School, GoodMicklands Primary School, Good in every areaSt Anne's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Martin's Catholic Primary School, Expected standard in every areaQueen Anne's School, InspectedReading Blue Coat School, InspectedCaversham Preparatory School, InspectedSonning Common Primary School, GoodHighdown School and Sixth Form Centre, GoodThe Heights Primary School, OutstandingKidmore End Church of England Primary School, GoodMaiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, Needs attention in 1 areaSonning Church of England Primary School, Outstanding in every areaBishopswood School, Expected standard or betterAurora Rowan School, Strong standard in every areaPlayday (caversham) Ltd, Expected standard or betterBright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodEmmer Green Kindergarten, GoodCaversham Nursery School 0-3s, OutstandingSonning Common Pre-School, GoodKingfisher Kindergarten, GoodLittle Petals Day Nursery, Needs attention in 6 areasMonkeymoos Highdown, GoodHolme Park Day Nursery, GoodMicklands Pre-School, GoodBanana Moon Day Nursery Caversham, GoodChiltern Nursery, GoodOrchard Day Nursery, Needs attention in 3 areasLittle Birches in Sonning Common Ltd, GoodSt Andrews Pre-school, GoodEmmer Green Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding3
  • Good20
  • Not graded yet14
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in RG4 sit in 3 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 RG4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

RG4 has 37 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about RG4

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How many schools are in RG4?

RG4 has 37 schools, including 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in RG4?

The highest-ranked schools in RG4 on Eduscope are Sonning Church of England Primary School, The Heights Primary School, Emmer Green 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 many private schools are in RG4?

There are 4 independent schools in RG4. 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 RG4 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in RG4?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 37 schools in RG4 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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