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Reading Girls' School
Goodgraded 24/11/2021Ages 11–18905 pupilsNone
Reading Girls' School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Reading. The school has around 905 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/11/2021, Reading Girls' School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.8 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Reading can view Reading Girls' School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 24/11/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals28.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language42.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 851.8
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
EBacc entry55%
EBacc average point score4.62
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Reading
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