Reading academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 23 schools in Reading, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 199Reading SchoolReading · Academy Secondary83.0 Attainment 8 · 1,138 students
- 297Kendrick SchoolReading · Academy Secondary84.0 Attainment 8 · 939 students
- 394All Saints Junior SchoolReading · Academy Primary100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 99 students
- 488The Heights Primary SchoolReading · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
- 586Civitas AcademyReading · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 374 students
- 676Highdown School and Sixth Form CentreReading · Academy Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 1,537 students
- 774Green Park Village Primary AcademyReading · Academy Primary– · 258 students
- 869Reading Girls' SchoolReading · Academy Secondary51.8 Attainment 8 · 905 students
- 968Churchend Primary AcademyReading · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 1055Battle Primary AcademyReading · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 1153Maiden Erlegh School in ReadingReading · Academy Secondary45.6 Attainment 8 · 889 students
- 1251New Town Primary SchoolReading · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 1351The Palmer Primary AcademyReading · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 1449St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolReading · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 322 students
- 1541The WREN SchoolReading · Academy Secondary44.8 Attainment 8 · 931 students
- 1641New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolReading · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 1740UTC ReadingReading · Academy Secondary42.0 Attainment 8 · 299 students
- 1836River AcademyReading · Academy Secondary33.2% Free school meals · 373 students
- 1935St John's Church of England Primary SchoolReading · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 2027Ranikhet AcademyReading · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 2119King's Academy ProspectReading · Academy Secondary36.8 Attainment 8 · 1,157 students
- 2217Hartland High SchoolReading · Academy Secondary45.2% Free school meals · 589 students
- 2315Meadow Park AcademyReading · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading School Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 99.2 Top 5% | 83.0 Attainment 8 | 1,138 |
| 2 | Kendrick School Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.3 Top 5% | 84.0 Attainment 8 | 939 |
| 3 | All Saints Junior School Reading · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 93.8 Top 5% | 100% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 99 |
| 4 | The Heights Primary School Reading · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.0 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 353 |
| 5 | Civitas Academy Reading · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.8 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 374 |
| 6 | Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.5 Top 25% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 1,537 |
| 7 | Green Park Village Primary Academy Reading · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.5 Top 25% | – | 258 |
| 8 | Reading Girls' School Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 68.9 Top 50% | 51.8 Attainment 8 | 905 |
| 9 | Churchend Primary Academy Reading · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 10 | Battle Primary Academy Reading · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 11 | Maiden Erlegh School in Reading Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 53.0 Top 50% | 45.6 Attainment 8 | 889 |
| 12 | New Town Primary School Reading · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.6 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 13 | The Palmer Primary Academy Reading · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 14 | St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School Reading · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.2 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 322 |
| 15 | The WREN School Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 44.8 Attainment 8 | 931 |
| 16 | New Christ Church Church of England Primary School Reading · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 40.6 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 17 | UTC Reading Reading · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 40.0 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 299 |
| 18 | River Academy Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 36.0 Lower 50% | 33.2% Free school meals | 373 |
| 19 | St John's Church of England Primary School Reading · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 20 | Ranikhet Academy Reading · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 21 | King's Academy Prospect Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 19.4 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 1,157 |
| 22 | Hartland High School Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 16.5 Lower 50% | 45.2% Free school meals | 589 |
| 23 | Meadow Park Academy Reading · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 14.7 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
Reading School in Reading leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Reading with a Success Index (England) of 99.2. Of the 23 schools shown, 23 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Reading page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Reading?
Reading School in Reading, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Reading with a Success Index (England) of 99.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,138).
How are academies & free schools in Reading ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.