Best Secondary Schools in Reading 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 11 secondary schools in Reading — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Reading Secondary Schools at a Glance
11Secondary Schools in Reading
73%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (11 inspected)
+0.12Average Progress 8 across 9 schools
9Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Reading
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Reading | Outstanding | +1.07 | 100% | 93% |
| Reading School | Reading | Outstanding | +0.89 | 100% | 96% |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre | Reading | Good | +0.25 | 80% | 39% |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading | Reading | Good | +0.12 | 72% | 54% |
| Reading Girls' School | Reading | Good | +0.05 | 67% | 40% |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Reading | Good | -0.02 | 62% | 40% |
| The WREN School | Reading | Requires Improvement | -0.13 | 60% | 23% |
| King's Academy Prospect | Reading | Good | -0.39 | 54% | 69% |
| UTC Reading | Reading | Good | -0.80 | 59% | 0% |
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