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Schools in RG5

A postcode district in Wokingham

  • Postcode district
  • 21 schools and nurseries

In short: RG5 is a postcode district in Wokingham with 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries219 primary · 3 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in RG5

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 RG5 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in RG5

9 in RG5, best first

South Lake Primary School

Reading, RG5 3NA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

46 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
443
Pupils per teacher
23.3
View school South Lake Primary School

Rivermead Primary School

Reading, RG5 4BS · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

47 first choices, 54 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
429
Pupils per teacher
22.9
View school Rivermead Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in RG5

3 in RG5, best first

The Bulmershe School

Reading, RG5 3EU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

206 first choices, 233 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.1%
Pupils
1,530
Pupils per teacher
17.7
View school The Bulmershe School

Waingels

Reading, RG5 4RF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

173 first choices, 235 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.3

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
1,382
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Waingels

Nurseries in RG5

10 in RG5, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in RG5

3 in RG5, by the school's Eduscope score

The Bulmershe School

Reading, RG5 3EU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

206 first choices, 233 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.1%
Pupils
1,530
Pupils per teacher
17.7
View school The Bulmershe School

Waingels

Reading, RG5 4RF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

173 first choices, 235 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.3

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
1,382
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Waingels

Addington School

Reading, RG5 3EU · 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
8.9%
Pupils
311
Pupils per teacher
5.9
View school Addington School

Special Schools in RG5

1 in RG5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Addington School

Reading, RG5 3EU · 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
8.9%
Pupils
311
Pupils per teacher
5.9
View school Addington School
The map

Every school in RG5, 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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The Ambleside Centre, Needs attention in 2 areasWoodley CofE Primary School, GoodSt Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, OutstandingWaingels, GoodBeechwood Primary School, Expected standard in every areaRivermead Primary School, Expected standard or betterThe Bulmershe School, GoodWillow Bank Infant School, GoodWillow Bank Junior School, GoodHighwood Primary School, GoodSouth Lake Primary School, Good or betterAddington School, OutstandingBusy Bees Day Nursery at Reading Woodley, GoodWaingels Gardens Day Nursery, GoodAmbleside Centre, GoodWoodley Pre-School (Reading), GoodLittle Ducklings Day Nursery, OutstandingWoodley Gardens Day Nursery, GoodSt Dominic's Pre-school Playgroup, GoodSt James Church Pre-School CIO, GoodWillow Bank Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding3
  • Good14
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

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 RG5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

RG5 has 21 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 RG5

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 RG5

How many schools are in RG5?

RG5 has 21 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 10 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 RG5?

The highest-ranked schools in RG5 on Eduscope are St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, South Lake Primary School, Rivermead 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 RG5?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in RG5 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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