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.

Reading has 72 primary & secondary schools, of which 9 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 46 rated Good — 76% of primary & secondary schools in Reading are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Kendrick School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Reading follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

72
Total schools
9
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
63.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
45
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 9 (13%) 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?
13% of primary & secondary schools in Reading are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.