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Kendrick School
London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.5 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
934
Capacity
920
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 84.0, placing it in the top 0% of schools nationally. All students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 94% of pupils enter the EBacc, reflecting a strong academic focus. The school's high LocaleIQ score of 99.5 indicates a strong reputation within the community, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-achieving environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 84.0 | Top 0% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 100% | Top 0% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 94% | Top 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 94% | Top 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian47.6%
White British11.0%
Asian Pakistani7.9%
Asian Other7.5%
Asian Chinese7.4%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Black African3.6%
Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.45117, -0.96435 · RG1 5BN
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN136448
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kendrick.reading.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kendrick School rated by Ofsted?
Kendrick School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2022.
Is Kendrick School a good school?
Kendrick School scores 99.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kendrick School in GCSEs?
Kendrick School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 84.0. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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