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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Reading Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Reading. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Reading

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1READING
#56England

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
#2READING
#57England

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
#3READING
#95England

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
#4READING
#160England

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
#202England

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
#6READING
#252England

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
#7READING
#278England

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
#8READING
#360England

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
#10READING
#565England

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
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Map of Sixth Form Schools in Reading

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Neighbourhoods in Reading

Bradfield is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Bradfield CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Bradfield College#7
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 area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18The Willink SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AThe Vine Christian SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChristianInformation not available
The Willink School#18
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 area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Queen Anne's SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Queen Anne's School#9
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 area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge 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 CampusN/A
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 area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Wellington CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1612-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Wellington College#2
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 area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Reading SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
#11Maiden Erlegh SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Reading School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Maiden Erlegh School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

East Reading is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22UTC ReadingStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInadequate
UTC Reading#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Emmer Green is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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

Katesgrove is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ARed Balloon Learner Centre ReadingIndependentNot Applicable11-17 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Red Balloon Learner Centre ReadingN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-17 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Kendrick Road is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3The Abbey School ReadingIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
The Abbey School Reading#3
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 area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Kendrick SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Kendrick School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Padworth is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Padworth CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Padworth College#12
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 area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Pangbourne CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Pangbourne College#13
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Redlands is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6St Joseph's College, ReadingIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
St Joseph's College, Reading#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Shinfield is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Leighton Park SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Leighton Park School#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Sonning is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

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

Southcote is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/ACranbury CollegeStateNot Applicable5-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Cranbury CollegeN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 5-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Theale is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Theale Green SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Theale Green School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Tilehurst is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Denefield SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#21Little Heath School, ReadingStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#25The WREN SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#26King's Academy ProspectStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AThe Avenue Special SchoolStateNot Applicable2-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ABrookfields School, ReadingStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot applicable
Denefield School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Little Heath School, Reading#21
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#26
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Avenue Special SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Brookfields School, ReadingN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not applicable

Wargrave is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10The Piggott SchoolStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
The Piggott School#10
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Whitley is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27John Madejski AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
N/AHamilton School, ReadingStateNot Applicable11-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
John Madejski Academy#27
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate
Hamilton School, ReadingN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wokingham is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Luckley House SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Luckley House School#15
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 area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20The Oratory SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicNot inspected by Ofsted
The Oratory School#20
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Woodley is a popular area within the Reading region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Reading and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16WaingelsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#19The Bulmershe SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AAddington SchoolStateNot Applicable3-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Waingels#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Bulmershe School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Addington SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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