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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
81 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.7 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
885
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 51% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 47% reach a grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. The school's EBacc entry rate of 63% suggests a strong commitment to a broad curriculum, which is a positive aspect for parents considering a well-rounded education for their children.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 47% | Top 43% 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%. | 63% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani15.0%
Black African14.8%
Asian Indian12.4%
White British12.3%
Asian Other11.5%
White Other9.3%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Chinese2.5%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Location
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51.44779, -0.94051 · RG1 5SL
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN141886
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Maiden Erlegh School in Reading rated by Ofsted?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2018.
Is Maiden Erlegh School in Reading a good school?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading scores 42.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Maiden Erlegh School in Reading in GCSEs?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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