- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 170
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in RG8
A postcode district in Oxfordshire
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: RG8 is a postcode district in Oxfordshire with 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2011 primary · 3 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All RG8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in RG8
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.
Top Primary Schools in RG8
11 in RG8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 136
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1191%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Top Secondary Schools in RG8
3 in RG8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
151 first choices, 109 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 626
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Nurseries in RG8
6 in RG8, highest Ofsted grade first
Streatley Hill Pre-School
Reading, RG8 9QL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Checkendon Pre-School
Checkendon, RG8 0SR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Pangbourne Day Nursery
Reading, RG8 7LR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in RG8
2 in RG8, by the school's Eduscope score
Pangbourne College
Reading, RG8 8LA · 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
- 393
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Oratory School
Rg8 0pj · 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
- 287
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in RG8
4 in RG8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oratory Preparatory School
Rg8 7sf · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 263
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Pangbourne College
Reading, RG8 8LA · 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
- 393
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Andrew's School
Reading, RG8 8QA · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 321
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in RG8, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good12
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in RG8 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 RG8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
RG8 has 20 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 RG8
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 RG8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in RG8?
RG8 has 20 schools, including 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 4 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in RG8?
The highest-ranked schools in RG8 on Eduscope are Goring Church of England Aided Primary School, Whitchurch Primary School, Langtree 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 RG8?
There are 4 independent schools in RG8. 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 RG8 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in RG8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in RG8 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.