The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 15.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Quaker school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
15.0
28.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
42% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Quaker
Numbers
- Pupils
- 565
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Mr Luke Walters (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Shinfield Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhiteknights Primary School
Primary · 368m away
The Ridgeway Primary School
Primary · 395m away
Blagdon Nursery School
Nursery · 820m away
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 871m away
Crosfields School
Independent · 884m away
Reading Girls' School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Radstock Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leighton Park School a selective school?
Yes. Leighton Park School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Leighton Park School?
Leighton Park School currently has 565 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leighton Park School take?
Leighton Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Leighton Park School?
Leighton Park School is in Reading, RG2 7ED, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leighton Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Leighton Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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