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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Reading Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Reading. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Reading

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#3READING
#78England

Reading School

Erleigh Road, Reading, RG1 5LW
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,138 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School146 offers / 448 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#4READING
#94England

Wellington College

Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Reading, RG45 7PU
Bracknell Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,101 pupils
Mixed
12-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#2READING
#41England

The Abbey School Reading

17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
993 pupils
Girls
3-18+ years
Christian
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1READING
#40England

Kendrick School

London Road, Reading, RG1 5BN
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
903 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School127 offers / 495 applications
Subscription: 3.9xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#5READING
#203England

Reading Blue Coat School

Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Reading, RG4 6SU
Wokingham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
791 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#9READING
#464England

St Joseph's College, Reading

Upper Redlands Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 5JT
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
579 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#6READING
#296England

Bradfield College

Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6AU
West Berkshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
835 pupils
Mixed
13-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#7READING
#337England

Leighton Park School

Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7ED
Reading council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
537 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Protestant
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · All-through
#13READING
#791England

The Piggott School

Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8DS
Wokingham council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,868 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School21 offers / 71 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Secondary School218 offers / 474 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Reading

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Neighbourhoods in Reading

Arborfield is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Bohunt School WokinghamStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bohunt School Wokingham#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bradfield is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Bradfield CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bradfield College#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Burghfield Common is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22The Willink SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AThe Vine Christian SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChristianInformation not available
The Willink School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Vine Christian SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Information not available

Caversham is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#32Queen Anne's SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Queen Anne's School#32
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Coley is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11OneSchool 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#11
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
River AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Crowthorne is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Wellington CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1612-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Wellington College#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 12-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Earley is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Reading SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
#12Maiden Erlegh SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#19Reading Girls' SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Reading School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Maiden Erlegh School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Reading Girls' School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

East Reading is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#31UTC ReadingStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInadequate
UTC Reading#31
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Emmer Green is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Highdown School and Sixth Form CentreStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Kendrick Road is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Abbey School ReadingIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
The Abbey School Reading#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

London Road is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Kendrick SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Kendrick School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Padworth is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Padworth CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Padworth College#10
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Pangbourne is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Pangbourne CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Pangbourne College#23
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Reading Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AThe Deenway Montessori SchoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
The Deenway Montessori SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Redlands is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St Joseph's College, ReadingIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
St Joseph's College, Reading#9
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Ryeish Green is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27OakbankStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Oakbank#27
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Shinfield is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Leighton Park SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
#15Crosfields SchoolIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Leighton Park School#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Crosfields School#15
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Sonning is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Reading Blue Coat SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Reading Blue Coat School#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Sonning Common is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29Maiden Erlegh Chiltern EdgeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge#29
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Southcote is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Theale is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#28Theale Green SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Theale Green School#28
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Tilehurst is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Denefield SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#26Little Heath School, ReadingStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#25The WREN SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#30King's Academy ProspectStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Denefield School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Little Heath School, Reading#26
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The WREN School#25
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
King's Academy Prospect#30
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wargrave is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13The Piggott SchoolStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Piggott School#13
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Whitley is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AJohn Madejski AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
#21Maiden Erlegh School in ReadingStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
John Madejski AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wokingham is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Luckley House SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Luckley House School#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Woodcote is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#33The Oratory SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
#16Langtree SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Oratory School#33
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Langtree School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Woodley is a popular residential pocket within the Reading area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Reading and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18WaingelsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AThe Bulmershe SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Waingels#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Bulmershe SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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