Best Secondary Schools in West Berkshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 10 schools across West Berkshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

West Berkshire has 10 secondary schools, of which 2 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 7 rated Good — 90% of secondary schools in West Berkshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Bartholomew's School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in West Berkshire 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.

10
Total schools
2
Outstanding
20%
Outstanding rate
59%
Avg KS2 SATs
40.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Bartholomew's School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
🥈 The Willink School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 Little Heath School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
4. Denefield School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
5. Kennet School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
6. Park House School
Secondary
 Inadequate 57 View school
7. Trinity School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
8. The Downs School
Secondary
 Outstanding 54 View school
9. Theale Green School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
10. John O'Gaunt School
Secondary
 Good 28 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in West Berkshire?
There are 10 secondary schools in West Berkshire, of which 2 (20%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in West Berkshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in West Berkshire is St Bartholomew's School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in West Berkshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in West Berkshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the West Berkshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in West Berkshire?
20% of secondary schools in West Berkshire are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 78.8% 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.