The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 50 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 22.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emma Bliss
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Reades Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9LN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge a selective school?
No. Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge's Ofsted rating?
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge?
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge take?
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge?
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is in Reading, RG4 9LN, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge have a sixth form?
No, Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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