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The WREN School
61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
979
Capacity
1,176
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8, the school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 56% of schools in the UK. However, it faces challenges, as only 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and it has a low EBacc entry rate of 14%. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there is room for growth in various areas.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 60% | 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.3%
White Other16.8%
Asian Other9.5%
Black African8.3%
Asian Indian7.8%
Asian Pakistani6.7%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Other2.7%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.44692, -1.00003 · RG30 2BB
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Frequently asked questions
What is The WREN School rated by Ofsted?
The WREN School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is The WREN School a good school?
The WREN School scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 The WREN School in GCSEs?
The WREN School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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