Best Secondary Schools in Reading 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 11 schools across Reading. Updated with 2025–26 data.

11
Total schools
3
Outstanding
27%
Outstanding rate
63.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
45
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Reading School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥈 Kendrick School
Secondary
 Outstanding 85 View school
🥉 Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
4. Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
5. UTC Reading
Secondary
 Outstanding 49 View school
6. Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 46 View school
7. The WREN School
Secondary
 Good 43 View school
8. King's Academy Prospect
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 34 View school
9. Reading Girls' School
Secondary
 Inadequate 33 View school
10. River Academy
Secondary
 — 18 View school
11. Hartland High School
Secondary
 Inadequate 8 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Reading?
There are 11 secondary schools in Reading, of which 3 (27%) 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 Reading 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?
27% of secondary schools in Reading are rated Outstanding and 36% 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.