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Showing 1-9 of 36 schools

  • King's Academy Prospect
  • The WREN School
  • Theale Green School
  • UTC Reading
  • Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
  • Little Heath School, Reading
  • The Oratory School
  • The Willink School
  • Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
  • Waingels
  • Denefield School
  • Luckley House School
  • Pangbourne College
  • Padworth College
  • Maiden Erlegh School
  • Queen Anne's School
  • The Piggott School
  • Leighton Park School
  • Bradfield College
  • St Joseph's College, Reading
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Reading Area

Reading sixth form schools achieve strong A-Level results, with 24% of students gaining A*/A grades, slightly above England's 24%, and 47% achieving A*/A/B grades. Reading School leads among state sixth forms with excellent university preparation, while Wellington College and The Abbey School Reading are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. 85% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. With 36 sixth form schools serving Reading, students across the town benefit from diverse academic pathways and proximity to universities including the University of Reading. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.

Key Performance Metrics for Reading
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Reading24%
vs
England24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Reading47%
vs
England47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Reading#1408
vs
England#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Reading85%
vs
England90%
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Reading
24%vsEngland
24%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Reading
47%vsEngland
47%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Reading
#1408vsEngland
#1183
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Reading
85%vsEngland
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Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#26READING
#2,405England

King's Academy Prospect

Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EX
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,217 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School127 offers / 330 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#25READING
#2,299England

The WREN School

61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,003 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School137 offers / 368 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#24READING
#1,876England

Theale Green School

Church Street, Reading, RG7 5DA
West Berkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
762 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School144 offers / 244 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#22READING
#1,819England

UTC Reading

Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, RG1 5RQ
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
395 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#23READING
#1,843England

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3EP
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,022 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School179 offers / 424 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#21READING
#1,493England

Little Heath School, Reading

Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5TY
West Berkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,667 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School257 offers / 471 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#20READING
#1,367England

The Oratory School

Woodcote, Reading, Reading, RG8 0PJ
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
372 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#18READING
#1,264England

The Willink School

School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3XJ
West Berkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,255 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School195 offers / 359 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#17READING
#1,251England

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,562 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School245 offers / 402 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Reading

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, A-Level performance, and Oxbridge success rates.

Neighbourhoods in Reading

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Bradfield CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bradfield College

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18The Willink SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AThe Vine Christian SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChristianInformation not available
The Willink School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#18
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
The Vine Christian School

Independent • All-through • 3-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Christian
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Queen Anne's SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Queen Anne's School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#9
Gender: Girls
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AOneSchool Global Reading Senior CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
N/ARiver AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus

Independent • All-through • 7-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
River Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Wellington CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1612-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Wellington College

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 12-18+ years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Maiden Erlegh SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#1Reading SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Maiden Erlegh School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Reading School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Boys
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22UTC ReadingStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInadequate
UTC Reading

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years

#22
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Highdown School and Sixth Form CentreStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#17
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ARed Balloon Learner Centre ReadingIndependentNot Applicable11-17 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading

Independent • Not Applicable • 11-17 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3The Abbey School ReadingIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
The Abbey School Reading

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#3
Gender: Girls
Religious: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Kendrick SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Kendrick School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Padworth CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Padworth College

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Pangbourne CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Pangbourne College

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Joseph's College, ReadingIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
St Joseph's College, Reading

Independent • All-through • 3-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Leighton Park SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Leighton Park School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Reading Blue Coat SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Reading Blue Coat School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/ACranbury CollegeStateNot Applicable5-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#23
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Cranbury College

State • Not Applicable • 5-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Theale Green SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Theale Green School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#24
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#26King's Academy ProspectStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#25The WREN SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#21Little Heath School, ReadingStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#14Denefield SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ABrookfields School, ReadingStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot applicable
N/AThe Avenue Special SchoolStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
King's Academy Prospect

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#26
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
The WREN School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#25
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Little Heath School, Reading

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#21
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Denefield School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Brookfields School, Reading

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not applicable
The Avenue Special School

State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10The Piggott SchoolStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Piggott School

State • All-through • 4-18 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27John Madejski AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
N/AHamilton School, ReadingStateNot Applicable11-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
John Madejski Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#27
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Hamilton School, Reading

State • Not Applicable • 11-18 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Luckley House SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Luckley House School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20The Oratory SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
The Oratory School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#20
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16WaingelsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#19The Bulmershe SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AAddington SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Waingels

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#16
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
The Bulmershe School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#19
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Addington School

State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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