The Best Schools In Reading Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Reading. These top schools near Reading are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

✔ Visit each school’s page to see catchment area maps, parent reviews and exam results in full

✔ Compare all schools in Reading and see the best and worst performing schools

✔Also view the local primary school league table

Reading School

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Our number one ranked school in Reading based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Reading School.

Pupils

1138

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Boys

Type

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Kendrick School

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Kendrick School is ranked second in Reading based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

903

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Girls

Type

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The Abbey School Reading

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At number 3 in the best schools in Reading based on our authoritative ranking is The Abbey School Reading.

Pupils

993

Ages

3 - 18

Gender

Girls

Type

Other independent school

Leighton Park School

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The school ranked at number four in our Reading league table is Leighton Park School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils

537

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Other independent school

St Joseph's College

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Our number five ranked school in Reading based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Joseph's College.

Pupils

540

Ages

3 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Other independent school

The Best Schools In Reading Rated & Reviewed

Reading School

Kendrick School

The Abbey School Reading

Leighton Park School

St Joseph's College

Top 5 best performing schools in Reading and their catchment areas in Reading ranked by School Guide in 2025

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