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Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

South Oxfordshire, RG4 9LNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.40
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 101 places
Ranking
#2,447
of 3,141 nationally

About Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in South Oxfordshire that currently educates 421 pupils against a capacity of 934, meaning it is operating at roughly 45 per cent of its potential roll. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 22.6 per cent, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite the spare capacity, the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year: it received 289 applications for 101 places, with 57 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.86 applicants per place. This demand signal is strong, especially given the school’s relatively small current size, and indicates that local families are actively choosing it over alternatives. The school is part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust and has no sixth form, so pupils leave at 16.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressReades Lane, Reading, South Oxfordshire, RG4 9LN
HeadteacherEmma Bliss
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils421
Free School Meals (FSM)22.6%
School Capacity421 / 934 (45% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsArt StudiosICT SuiteSixth Form CentreAstro TurfLibraryDining HallSwimming PoolMusic RoomsTennis CourtsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsFootballTennisAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirModel United NationsArt ClubGardeningCodingScience ClubBook ClubNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.