Langtree School
105%
Capacity
620
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Langtree School
Langtree School’s Progress 8 score of 0.65 is a striking outlier when set against the Oxfordshire local authority average of -0.07 for secondary schools. That gap of over seven-tenths of a grade per subject means the average pupil here leaves with notably stronger results than their peers across the county. The school ranks 5th out of 46 similar schools in the LA, and sits in the top 25% nationally for progress. Its Attainment 8 score of 56.8 is also well above the typical state secondary benchmark, and 82.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school is heavily oversubscribed — 402 applications for 113 places in 2025/26, with 165 first-preference applications — which reflects its strong local reputation.
Ofsted’s most recent full inspection in February 2023 rated Langtree Good overall, but with two standout Outstanding judgements: personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. The inspectors noted that pupils behave well and feel safe, and that the school’s focus on character and wider development is a genuine strength. The quality of education and leadership were both rated Good. The previous inspection in 2013 also gave a Good rating, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over a decade. Progress in English sits at 0.52, maths at 0.34, and the EBacc average point score is 4.95, with 26.8% of pupils entering the EBacc combination. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16.
Langtree is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for ages 11 to 16, with 620 pupils on roll against a capacity of 591 — so it is operating slightly over its official number. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.5%, below the national average. Facilities are generous for a school of this size: a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, astro turf, tennis courts, and dedicated music rooms. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. With strong academic progress, outstanding behaviour ratings, and a broad extracurricular offer including rowing, debate, and orchestra, this school suits families who want a well-run, high-attaining local option without the pressure of a selective or private setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Reading Road, Reading, South Oxfordshire, RG8 0RA |
| Headteacher | Simon Bamford |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 620 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.5% |
| School Capacity | 620 / 591 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.65)
324th of 3,141
Nationally
57th of 461
In South East
3rd of 11
In South Oxfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2342%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 120 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)42%
- Sixth form college38%
- FE college15%
- Apprenticeship1%
- Employment1%
100% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed113
402
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
165 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:00
Source: langtreeschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British86.3%
- Mixed4.9%
- White (other)0.8%
- Asian0.6%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Reading Road, Reading
South Oxfordshire, RG8 0RA
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