Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Reading 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 72 schools across Reading. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

63.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Kendrick School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥈	Reading School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥉	Blagdon Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Caversham Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Norcot Early Years Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	New Bridge Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading Not applicable	—	95	View school
8.	Trinity Christian School Not applicable	—	95	View school
9.	Oxford Road Community School Primary	Good	83	View school
10.	Civitas Academy Primary	Good	82	View school
11.	Alfred Sutton Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
12.	Blagrave Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
13.	All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	The Holy Brook School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
15.	The Avenue Special School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
16.	Thames Valley School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
17.	Cranbury College Not applicable	Good	80	View school
18.	Green Park Village Primary Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Moorlands Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
20.	Caversham Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Reading?

There are 72 primary & secondary schools in Reading, of which 10 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Reading?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Reading is Kendrick School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Reading?

Primary and secondary school applications in Reading are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Reading council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Reading?

14% of primary & secondary schools in Reading are rated Outstanding and 65% are rated Good. 70.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.