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Reading Girls' School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Reading Girls' School
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Reading Girls' School
- 1.4 (16 reviews)
- Secondary
- Reading RG2 7PY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils have consistently achieved well in many subjects, particularly in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Bullying is very rare because pupils treat each other with kindness and care.
Qualifications and Training: Dedicated, specialist teaching received by students.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders consistently prioritise the professional development of their staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel very well supported by school leaders and trustees.
Opportunities for Involvement: Strong links with businesses, academic institutions and charities give pupils real-life experiences.
Communication: Pupils know how to report their worries or concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils are very proud of their school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff act on these quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should continue to monitor the full implementation of the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare and pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong relationships with pupils and their families.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support to balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many opportunities including workshops, clubs and trips.
Career Counselling Services: Older pupils confident about careers guidance received.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form is currently closed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Careful thought goes into the planning of support for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Key stage 3 includes STEM curriculum; high ambitions for higher proportions in English Baccalaureate.
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About Us
Reading Girls' School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 873 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 28.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 37.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 26.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 15% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 3.21 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 91.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 76 | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 85.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 22.58% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 45.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 6.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.92% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 1.75% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 29.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 38.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 23.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 16.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 18.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 76 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 91.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 21.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 52.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 9.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.96 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 17 | 24.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 13 | 31.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 18.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 4 | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 7 | 16.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 108 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.7 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 24.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 30.72% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 21.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 14.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 16.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 72.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 11.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.63% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.14% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.43% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 58.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Reading Girls' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
