Best Schools in Reading
22 schools in Reading
Key Facts
- Reading has a total of 22 schools, with 100.0% of primary and secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Reading outperform the national average, with 73.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Reading show strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.23 and Attainment 8 score of 49.04, compared to national averages of 0.00 and 46.10.
- In Reading, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.63 and spend £9,107 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.74 and spend £8,268 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Reading
13 nurseries in Reading
Top Primary Schools in Reading
7 primary schools in Reading
AR
Aurora Rowan School
Reading, RG4 9EY
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils10
P/T Ratio–
WP
Whitchurch Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG8 7EJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected85%
Absence3.8%
Pupils136
P/T Ratio18.8
KE
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG4 9AU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence5.0%
Pupils153
P/T Ratio20.1
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Reading, RG8 0BG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.0%
Pupils168
P/T Ratio21.6
Top Independent Schools in Reading
1 independent schools in Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading has 22 schools, including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 73% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,365 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.