The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 27.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian 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
27.6
16.2 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
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
13% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 905
- Capacity
- 80%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Head
- Dr Sarah Tullis (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
17 Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKendrick School
Secondary · 317m away
The Deenway Montessori School
Independent · 440m away
Freddies (Reading) Limited
Independent · 485m away
Trinity Christian School
Independent · 587m away
Groveside School
Independent · 629m away
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Independent · 639m away
Phoenix College
Special school · 669m away
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Abbey School Reading a selective school?
Yes. The Abbey School Reading 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 The Abbey School Reading?
The Abbey School Reading currently has 905 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Abbey School Reading take?
The Abbey School Reading caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Abbey School Reading?
The Abbey School Reading is in Reading, RG1 5DZ, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Abbey School Reading have a sixth form?
Yes, The Abbey School Reading has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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