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Showing 1-2 of 2 schools

  • Kendrick School
  • Reading School
Reading schools collage

Best Grammar Schools in Reading

Reading grammar schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 47, above the England average of 39, with 58% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE. The area includes two selective grammar schools, Kendrick School for girls and Wellington College for boys, alongside Reading School and other well-regarded options. With 2 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 7.6/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

Key Performance Metrics for Reading
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Reading58%
vs
England56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Reading46.7
vs
England39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Reading35%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Reading4.2
vs
England4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Reading7.6/10
vs
England7.4/10
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Reading
58%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Reading
46.7vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Reading
35%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Reading
4.2vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Reading
7.6/10vsEngland
7.4/10
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Top schools in Reading

Showing 1-2 of 2 schools

  1. Kendrick School

    London Road

  2. Reading School

    Earley