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Reading Girls' School
Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.9 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
905
Capacity
947
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 23% nationally and 75% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also boasts a solid EBacc entry rate of 55%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum. While the overall statistics are promising, parents may want to consider the percentage of students reaching the higher grade 5 threshold in English and Maths, which stands at 55%.
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Last inspected: 24 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 51.8 | Top 23% 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%. | 75% | Top 25% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani18.1%
Asian Other17.0%
White British15.8%
Asian Indian10.8%
Black African9.9%
White Other7.5%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.43606, -0.96171 · RG2 7PY
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN144610
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.readinggirlsschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Reading Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Reading Girls' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 November 2021.
Is Reading Girls' School a good school?
Reading Girls' School scores 77.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Reading Girls' School in GCSEs?
Reading Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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