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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Reading, RG1 5SLSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
+0.12
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
143 1st-choice / 177 places
Ranking
#1,278
of 3,141 nationally

About Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading posts a Progress 8 score of exactly 0.12, which lands it right on the local authority average for secondary schools in Reading. That might not sound flashy, but it puts the school in a solid position: it's outperforming the majority of its 11-16 peers in the area, ranking 4th out of 9 schools in the borough. The school's Attainment 8 score of 47.7 and its EBacc average point score of 4.31 both sit comfortably above the national average, and the basics measure (a grade 5 or above in English and maths) stands at 46.8% — a figure that reflects genuine academic strength rather than just coasting. What's particularly interesting is the breakdown: Progress 8 in maths is notably strong at 0.27, and English follows at 0.23, suggesting the school adds real value in core subjects. The open element (non-EBacc subjects) drags slightly at -0.05, but overall the picture is one of consistent, above-average performance without the headline-grabbing extremes of the grammar schools nearby.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address81 Crescent Road, Reading, Reading, RG1 5SL
HeadteacherSarah Gibbs
Local AuthorityReading
Number of Pupils885
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity885 / 900 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Astro TurfDining HallScience LabsTennis CourtsSports HallGymnasiumSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballCricketTennisHockeyBasketballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsYoung EnterpriseArt ClubOrchestraDebateScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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