The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.5
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 88 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 807
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 23.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Trust
- ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Badarello
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Church Street, Reading, RG7 5DA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTheale Green Community School
Secondary · Very close
Theale C.E. Primary School
Primary · 353m away
Haywards Farm School
Independent · 926m away
Englefield C.E. Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Mile House Therapeutic School
Independent · 1.9km away
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.5km away
Little Heath School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Theale Green School's Ofsted rating?
Theale Green School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Theale Green School?
Theale Green School currently has 807 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Theale Green School take?
Theale Green School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Theale Green School?
Theale Green School is in Reading, RG7 5DA, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Theale Green School have a sixth form?
Yes, Theale Green School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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