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The WREN School
Requires Improvementgraded 23/01/2024Ages 11–19979 pupilsNone
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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/01/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence29.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS90%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals30.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language51.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.8
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
EBacc entry14%
EBacc average point score3.89
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 25.0
Value added-0.16Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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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