The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 885
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Gibbs
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
81 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUTC Reading
Secondary · Very close
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Redlands Primary School
Primary · 550m away
St Joseph's College
Independent · 577m away
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Trinity Christian School
Independent · 1.1km away
Phoenix College
Special school · 1.3km away
Groveside School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Maiden Erlegh School in Reading a selective school?
No. Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maiden Erlegh School in Reading's Ofsted rating?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maiden Erlegh School in Reading?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading currently has 885 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maiden Erlegh School in Reading take?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maiden Erlegh School in Reading?
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is in Reading, RG1 5SL, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maiden Erlegh School in Reading have a sixth form?
No, Maiden Erlegh School in Reading does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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