Best Schools in Reading
95 schools in Reading
Key Facts
- Reading has a total of 95 schools, with 84.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Reading have 6,842 pupils, with 66.6% meeting the expected standard at KS2, outperforming the national average of 61.0%.
- Secondary schools in Reading have 4,799 pupils, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 55.09, compared to the national average of 46.10, and a Progress 8 score of 0.45.
- In Reading, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.13, with £7,784 spending per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 18.21 and £7,751 spending per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Reading
59 nurseries in Reading
Top Primary Schools in Reading
32 primary schools in Reading
Top Secondary Schools in Reading
5 secondary schools in Reading
Maiden Erlegh School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Reading, RG6 7HS
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.64
Attainment 858.5
Eng+Maths82%
Pupils1,872
The Bulmershe School
Reading, RG5 3EU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils1,506
Frequently Asked Questions
Reading has 95 schools, including 32 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 59 nurseries, 3 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.56 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 56.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,962 | £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.