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30 nearest schools to RG1 5RQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Reading 299 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 889 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Alfred Sutton Primary School 664 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Hamilton School 64 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Redlands Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| New Town Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Leighton Park School 581 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 21 pupils | Other independent school | 11–17 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Aldryngton Primary School 314 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Maiden Erlegh School 1,841 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Addington School 311 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Bulmershe School 1,530 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Highwood Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Palmer Primary Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Reading Girls' School 905 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Whiteknights Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Radstock Primary School 341 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| South Lake Primary School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Caversham Nursery School 59 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus 92 pupils | Other independent school | 7–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Blagdon Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.