Reading Girls' School
URN: 110096 • Reading RG2 7PY
Overview
- Name
- Reading Girls' School
- URN
- 110096
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Girls' Trust for Educational Excellence and Enterprise
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 33.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Leo Gilbert (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7PY
Summary
Reading Girls' School (RGS) is a foundation secondary school located in Reading, catering exclusively to girls. With a current enrollment of 489 students, the school has a capacity of 947 and is committed to fostering academic excellence alongside the development of responsible citizens. RGS serves a diverse community, with students coming from over 35 primary schools and representing 17 different ethnic groups, promoting a rich multicultural environment.
The school's ethos centres on three core values: Excellence, Kindness and Respect, and Empowerment. RGS aims to nurture intellectually curious and caring individuals, encouraging them to take responsibility and contribute positively to their community. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while also providing opportunities for personal growth through extracurricular activities and leadership roles.
Starting in September 2025, RGS will introduce a Sixth Form, offering a range of Level 3 courses and further opportunities for work experience and university visits. The school places a strong emphasis on British values, ensuring that students are prepared for life beyond education in a diverse and democratic society.
The school's ethos centres on three core values: Excellence, Kindness and Respect, and Empowerment. RGS aims to nurture intellectually curious and caring individuals, encouraging them to take responsibility and contribute positively to their community. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while also providing opportunities for personal growth through extracurricular activities and leadership roles.
Starting in September 2025, RGS will introduce a Sixth Form, offering a range of Level 3 courses and further opportunities for work experience and university visits. The school places a strong emphasis on British values, ensuring that students are prepared for life beyond education in a diverse and democratic society.
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- Kendrick School (76.5)
- Maiden Erlegh School (75.7)
- Reading School (73.6)
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Key details
- LA
- Reading
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Girls' Trust for Educational Excellence and Enterprise
- Capacity
- 947
- Pupils
- 489
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 490
- FSM %
- 20.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-12-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 489 | 0 | 490 | 947 | 20.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 489 | 0 | 490 | 947 | 20.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 489 | 0 | 490 | 947 | 20.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 489 | 0 | 490 | 947 | 20.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 489 | 0 | 490 | 947 | 20.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 489 | 0 | 490 | 947 | 20.70 |
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