The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 69.9 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
69.9
26.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
55.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
9% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 754
- Capacity
- 89%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Townshend (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Shinfield Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillside Primary School
Primary · 641m away
The Ridgeway Primary School
Primary · 657m away
Whiteknights Primary School
Primary · 821m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Leighton Park School
Independent · 884m away
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Primary · 936m away
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Primary · 936m away
Blagdon Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Crosfields School?
Crosfields School currently has 754 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crosfields School take?
Crosfields School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Crosfields School?
Crosfields School is in Reading, RG2 9BL, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crosfields School have a sixth form?
No, Crosfields School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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