Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

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Reading, RG15SL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 June 2018
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
81 Crescent Road
Reading, RG15SL
Phone
1189668065
Website
maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141886
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL
Website
http://www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
888
Free School Meals
27.3% (242 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.0
Ebacc English:
90.8%
Ebacc Entry:
27.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.2%
Ebacc Languages:
56.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.10 to 0.34

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.7 (+19.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.7 (+8.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.12 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
888 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aim High Be Inclusive Work Together

Head Teacher's Message

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading describes itself as a high-performing, inclusive secondary school at the heart of the East Reading community. Its stated values are Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. The headteacher message emphasizes aspiration, pride in students, staff commitment, and partnerships with families and the wider community, and invites visitors to come and see what makes the school distinctive.

Facilities

new building temporary buildings

Admissions Criteria

Parents residing in Reading Borough should apply to Reading Borough Council. School admissions in Reading are delivered by Brighter Futures for Children, on behalf of Reading Borough Council. If applying under oversubscription criterion 2 – 'children who are eligible for the Pupil Premium', the separate Supplementary Information Form (SIF) must be returned with the application. For queries, contact the school via [email protected] or the office at 0118 966 8065.