2026 Best Secondary Schools in Reading Area

Schools in the Reading built-up area. Reading secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 50, above the England average of 39, with 74% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE. The area includes two selective grammar schools, Kendrick School for girls and The Abbey School Reading for boys, alongside Reading School and other well-regarded options. With 18 schools serving Reading, families across Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley, and Woodley have access to both competitive grammar schools and inclusive comprehensives. Secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.1/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.