Theale Green School
Reading, RG7 5DA · West Berkshire · secondary school
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9th of 9 secondary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 10 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 the 895 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 12 | 35% | 0.41 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.1 · 24 | 30% | 0.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.31 · 26 | 25% | 0.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.2 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Theale Green School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.31, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils perform in Les Misérables.
Getting in
The published school roll is 803 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,389. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Theale Green School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have a clear understanding of strengths and weaknesses, actively working to improve pupil achievement and attendance. While safeguarding standards are met and governance is strong, the school faces challenges with below-average attendance and attainment, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Governance is a strength, with governors who are "fully invested" and ask "challenging questions" to assure high-quality education.
- Staff create a "nurturing learning environment," resulting in pupils who "engage positively with learning" and speak with confidence.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and balanced," with effective targeted support helping pupils develop "strong foundations in reading and writing."
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with behaviour described as "generally calm, orderly and respectful."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching "supports and challenges pupils’ learning" so that all pupils, including disadvantaged ones, achieve more highly.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop "detailed and secure knowledge" across the personal, social, health and economic education and citizenship curriculum.
- Leaders should continue work to increase attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, so they "benefit fully from the education the school provides."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.5 |
| 2024/25 | 38.5 |
| 2025/26 | 42.2 |
| 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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