Best Private Schools in Reading
11 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Reading, 11 independent schools (6.7% of total) provide education to 2,809 pupils, accounting for a significant proportion of schools in the area.
- The Ofsted ratings for Reading's private schools show 100.0% Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 2 Good out of 3 inspected, surpassing the national average.
- Private schools in Reading have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 15.8% have special educational needs.
- The Attainment 8 score for Reading's private schools is 32.73, and only 2.0% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, falling short of the national average.
Groveside School
Reading, RG2 7AY
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
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Pupils20
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Leighton Park School
Reading, RG2 7ED
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
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Pupils565
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OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
RG2 0LU
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
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Pupils93
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Queen Anne's School
Reading, RG4 6DX
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Girls
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Pupils361
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Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Reading, RG1 4JJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17
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Pupils20
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St Edward's Prep
Reading, RG30 2JH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
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Pupils132
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St Joseph's College
RG1 5JT
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
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Pupils565
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The Abbey School Reading
Reading, RG1 5DZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls
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Pupils905
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The Deenway Montessori School
RG1 4QZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16
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Pupils57
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 private schools in Reading, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.16 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 32.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,998 | £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.