Reading Girls' School

A good academy sponsor led school in Reading. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Reading Girls' School.

Reading, RG27PY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 67.2%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
24 November 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Northumberland Avenue
Reading, RG27PY
Phone
1189861336
Website
readinggirlsschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144610
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PY
Website
www.readinggirlsschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE THAMES LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
947 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
873
Free School Meals
27.7% (242 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
Ebacc English:
90.5%
Ebacc Entry:
30.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
66.4%
Ebacc Languages:
54.0%
Ebacc Maths:
94.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.05
Progress 8 Range:
-0.21 to 0.31

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.2 (+15.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.7 (+11.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.8 (+8.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
109
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
873 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Kindness and Respect Empowerment

Reading Girls’ School is a multicultural community with 17 different ethnic groups and over 50 languages spoken, and pupils are exposed to many beliefs, faiths and identities.

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal, Marika Farrugia, welcomes readers and emphasises a focus on academic excellence alongside the development of thoughtful and mindful citizens who respect the world around them. The school notes a strong history of academic success and announces the launch of Sixth Form in September 2025, with Level 3 courses, extra-curricular activities, work experience and university visits.

SEND Provision

The SEND department is committed to ensuring that every student with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is given the opportunity to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. For details, contact the SENCo at [email protected]; the school provides SEND referrals and resources, including access to Brighter Futures Mental Health Team (MHST) referrals for both parents and students aged 13+.

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