Reading has 8 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 88% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 14 Apr 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 5 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Outstanding | 9 Nov 2022 | RG1 |
| Reading School | Outstanding | 23 Nov 2023 | RG1 |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Good | 26 Sept 2017 | RG30 |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre | Good | 2 Oct 2018 | RG4 |
| King's Academy Prospect | Good | 5 Oct 2022 | RG30 |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading | Good | 6 Jun 2018 | RG1 |
| Reading Girls' School | Good | 25 Nov 2021 | RG2 |
| The WREN School | Needs attention | 14 Apr 2026 | RG30 |