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Kendrick School

Reading, RG1 5BNSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+1.07
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
3.0×
Oversubscribed
384 1st-choice / 127 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#53 of 3,141 nationally

About Kendrick School

Kendrick School is a girls’ secondary in Reading that is heavily oversubscribed, with 495 applications for 127 Year 7 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That is an oversubscription ratio of 3.9, and 384 of those applications were first-preference choices, indicating strong local demand. The school operates above its stated capacity of 920, with 934 pupils on roll. Its free school meals rate of 8.7% is below the national average, reflecting a relatively advantaged intake compared with many state schools. The school is non-denominational and has no religious character. It is one of only two schools in Reading rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the other being Reading School, which sits less than a kilometre away. The headteacher is Christine Kattirtzi, who leads a school that has held an Outstanding rating across both its most recent inspections.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLondon Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 5BN
HeadteacherChristine Kattirtzi
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils934
Free School Meals (FSM)8.7%
School Capacity934 / 920 (102% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibrarySixth Form CentreSwimming PoolGymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

DanceSwimmingCricketRowingGymnasticsRugbyFootballCross CountryBasketballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseScience ClubChessEco ClubArt ClubFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Kendrick School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.