Reading grammar schools league table 2025
State schools with selective admissions. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 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
- 327Queen Anne's SchoolReading · Independent Secondary36.0 Attainment 8 · 327 students
- 422The Abbey School ReadingReading · Independent All-through27.6 Attainment 8 · 807 students
- 518Leighton Park SchoolReading · Independent Secondary15.0 Attainment 8 · 581 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 | Queen Anne's School Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 26.6 Lower 50% | 36.0 Attainment 8 | 327 |
| 4 | The Abbey School Reading Reading · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 22.3 Lower 50% | 27.6 Attainment 8 | 807 |
| 5 | Leighton Park School Reading · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 18.4 Lower 50% | 15.0 Attainment 8 | 581 |
Reading School in Reading leads the 2025 list of grammar schools in Reading with a Success Index (England) of 99.2. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are independent, 2 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East grammar 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 grammar school in Reading?
Reading School in Reading, South East ranks first among grammar schools in Reading with a Success Index (England) of 99.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,138).
How are grammar 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.