The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 3Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 979
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 28.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Salberg
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Secondary · 353m away
Southcote Primary School
Primary · 626m away
Cranbury College
Academy · 673m away
St Edward's Prep
Independent · 721m away
Battle Primary Academy
Primary · 777m away
All Saints Junior School
Primary · 963m away
Wilson Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Prospect School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The WREN School's Ofsted rating?
The WREN School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The WREN School?
The WREN School currently has 979 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The WREN School take?
The WREN School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The WREN School?
The WREN School is in Reading, RG30 2BB, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The WREN School have a sixth form?
Yes, The WREN School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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