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Maiden Erlegh School
Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.8 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,872
Capacity
1,788
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 14% nationally. A commendable 81% of students progress to university, with 33% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to higher education. Additionally, parent satisfaction is high, with 85% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 55.5 | Top 14% 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%. | 77% | Top 22% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 76% | Top 13% 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%. | 48% | Top 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 211 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (163 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
89%
My child is happy
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
83%
Behaviour is good
82%
School keeps me informed
72%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.7%
Asian Indian14.9%
Asian Pakistani10.6%
Asian Chinese8.6%
White Other7.7%
Asian Other4.1%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.43748, -0.92456 · RG6 7HS
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN136637
School typeAcademy converter
Websitemaidenerleghschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Maiden Erlegh School rated by Ofsted?
Maiden Erlegh School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Maiden Erlegh School a good school?
Maiden Erlegh School scores 90.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Maiden Erlegh School?
Based on 163 Ofsted Parent View responses, Maiden Erlegh School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Maiden Erlegh School in GCSEs?
Maiden Erlegh School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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