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The WREN School
Requires Improvementgraded 23/01/2024Ages 11–19979 pupilsFaithNone
The WREN School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Reading. The school has around 979 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 23/01/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Reading can view The WREN School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.8
England avg 45.1 · was 43.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 36% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 60% in 2023/24
EBacc entry14%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.89
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelD+
A-level grade (point score)D+
APS per entry 25.0
A-level grade (best 3)28.5
APS best 3: 28.5
AAB or better6%
Retention97%
Value added-0.16
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake30.1%
Free school meals30.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language51.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled83%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.8%
Attendance90.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence29.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Reading
All schools in Reading →Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolGood · 0.2 miCranbury CollegeGood · 0.4 miSouthcote Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miBattle Primary Academy0.5 miSt Edward's Prep0.4 miWilson Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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