Best Private Schools in Reading
3 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Reading, 3 independent schools (3.2% of 95) cater to 785 pupils, making up a small proportion of schools in the area.
- 100.0% of inspected private schools in Reading achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 1 Good rating recorded.
- Private schools in Reading have a low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 0.0%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 9.2% have special educational needs.
- These schools demonstrate high academic achievement, with an Attainment 8 score of 60.10, and 83.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, outperforming national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 private schools in Reading, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.56 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 60.1 | 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.