The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
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
36.0
7.8 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
+0.37
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
12% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 361
- Capacity
- 77%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Ms Elaine Purves (Headteacher)
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
6 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChiltern Nursery Nurse Training School
Miscellaneous · Very close
Caversham Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 349m away
Caversham Primary School
Primary · 546m away
Thameside Primary School
Primary · 555m away
New Bridge Nursery School
Nursery · 741m away
The Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Caversham Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Anne's School a selective school?
Yes. Queen Anne's 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 Queen Anne's School?
Queen Anne's School currently has 361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Anne's School take?
Queen Anne's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Queen Anne's School?
Queen Anne's School is in Reading, RG4 6DX, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Anne's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Anne's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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