Reading Girls' School
URN: 144610 • Reading RG2 7PY
Overview
- Name
- Reading Girls' School
- URN
- 144610
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE THAMES LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marika Farrugia (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01189861336
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7PY
Summary
Reading Girls' School (RGS) is a secondary academy located in Reading, catering exclusively to girls. With a current enrolment of 905 students and a capacity of 947, the school draws pupils from over 35 primary schools in the area. RGS prioritises academic excellence while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and responsibility among its students.
The school is set to launch its Sixth Form in September 2025, offering a variety of Level 3 courses along with extracurricular activities, work experience opportunities, and university visits. RGS promotes a culture of respect, kindness, and empowerment, aiming to develop thoughtful citizens who appreciate diversity, as evidenced by its multicultural community comprising 17 ethnic groups and over 50 languages spoken.
RGS is committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on student leadership and engagement. The school encourages students to take an active role in both their education and the wider community, ensuring that they are well-prepared for future challenges and opportunities.
The school is set to launch its Sixth Form in September 2025, offering a variety of Level 3 courses along with extracurricular activities, work experience opportunities, and university visits. RGS promotes a culture of respect, kindness, and empowerment, aiming to develop thoughtful citizens who appreciate diversity, as evidenced by its multicultural community comprising 17 ethnic groups and over 50 languages spoken.
RGS is committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning, with a strong emphasis on student leadership and engagement. The school encourages students to take an active role in both their education and the wider community, ensuring that they are well-prepared for future challenges and opportunities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kendrick School (76.5)
- Maiden Erlegh School (75.7)
- Reading School (73.6)
- Kendrick School (70.2)
- Reading School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Reading
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THAMES LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 947
- Pupils
- 905
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 905
- FSM %
- 28.30
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 905 | 0 | 905 | 947 | 28.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 873 | 0 | 873 | 947 | 27.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 688 | 0 | 688 | 947 | 26.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 688 | 0 | 688 | 947 | 26.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 560 | 0 | 560 | 947 | 26.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 474 | 0 | 474 | 947 | 20.60 |
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