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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Reading Council Area

Schools across the Reading council area. Explore 16 secondary schools in Reading Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Kendrick School, Reading School, and The Abbey School Reading. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Reading Council Area

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Reading Council Area69%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Reading Council Area47.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Reading Council Area43%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Reading Council Area4.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Reading Council Area7.8/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Reading Council Area

69%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Reading Council Area

47.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Reading Council Area

43%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Reading Council Area

4.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Reading Council Area

7.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Reading Council Area