The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 2Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 278 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 156 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,872
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Jump (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEarley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 763m away
Radstock Primary School
Primary · 977m away
Loddon Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Hawkedon Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Whiteknights Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
UTC Reading
Secondary · 1.6km away
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Maiden Erlegh School a selective school?
No. Maiden Erlegh School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maiden Erlegh School's Ofsted rating?
Maiden Erlegh School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maiden Erlegh School?
Maiden Erlegh School currently has 1,872 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maiden Erlegh School take?
Maiden Erlegh School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maiden Erlegh School?
Maiden Erlegh School is in Reading, RG6 7HS, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maiden Erlegh School have a sixth form?
Yes, Maiden Erlegh School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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