Reading Girls' School
Reading, RG2 7PY · Reading · secondary school
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4th of 10 secondary schools in Reading we can score, 11 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 834 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.72 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.7 · 78 | 31% | 2.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.05 · 54 | 26% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.2 · 78 | 10% | 0.81 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Reading Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Student Senior Leadership Team, Student Voice, STEM clubs, debating societies, creative arts, and Model UN.
Getting in
The published school roll is 905 pupils against a stated capacity of 947. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Reading Girls' School
Overview
Pupils are described as “very proud of their school” and “exceptionally ambitious for their futures,” benefiting from “dedicated, specialist teaching.” The report highlights a “close-knit community” where bullying is “very rare” and staff foster strong relationships with families. While the curriculum has improved significantly, leaders are focused on “fully embedding” these changes to ensure consistent knowledge retention across all subjects.
Strengths
- “Behaviour and attitudes” are rated Outstanding, with pupils treating each other with “kindness and care.”
- Leaders provide a “vast array of opportunities” for personal development, including strong links with businesses and charities.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is “carefully thought” out, with needs “quickly identified.”
- Staff feel “very well supported” by leaders, who prioritise professional development and “up-to-date and relevant specialist knowledge.”
- Older pupils receive effective careers guidance, helping them explore “many different career pathways.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not “securely and consistently embedded across all subjects,” meaning pupils are not always confident in recalling key knowledge.
- The personal development offer lacks coherence; opportunities are “disjointed,” leaving pupils unclear on aspects of the PSHE curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with thorough record-keeping and close collaboration with external agencies to ensure families receive help when needed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.8 |
| 2024/25 | 51.8 |
| 2025/26 | 52.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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