Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
URN: 146103 • Reading RG4 9LN
Overview
- Name
- Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
- URN
- 146103
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Bliss (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01189721500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reades Lane, Reading RG4 9LN
Summary
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is a mixed secondary academy located in Reading, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 421 students and a capacity of 934. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where students can achieve their full potential through a rich and varied curriculum, complemented by extensive extra-curricular and sporting activities. The ethos of the school emphasizes high expectations for both students and staff, promoting confidence, talent, and a passion for learning.
The school is part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust, which provides a wealth of experience in supporting young people. Staff members are committed professionals who focus on individual student needs, ensuring that each child receives the necessary guidance and encouragement. Parents have noted the school's supportive atmosphere and effective communication regarding their children's progress and concerns.
Admissions for Year 7 are managed through the local authority, with specific timelines for applications and appeals outlined for the 2025-2026 academic year. The school encourages prospective parents to contact the office for tours and further information about the admissions process.
The school is part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust, which provides a wealth of experience in supporting young people. Staff members are committed professionals who focus on individual student needs, ensuring that each child receives the necessary guidance and encouragement. Parents have noted the school's supportive atmosphere and effective communication regarding their children's progress and concerns.
Admissions for Year 7 are managed through the local authority, with specific timelines for applications and appeals outlined for the 2025-2026 academic year. The school encourages prospective parents to contact the office for tours and further information about the admissions process.
Useful links
- MAIDEN ERLEGH INSTITUTE (other)
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST (other)
- Click to Read the Prospectus (other)
- NEWSLETTERS (other)
- Data Protection (other)
- VISION, VALUES AND ETHOS (other)
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
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Capacity
- 934
- Pupils
- 421
- Boys
- 215
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- 22.60
- Open date
- 2018-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 421 | 215 | 206 | 934 | 22.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 456 | 223 | 233 | 934 | 22.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 341 | 172 | 169 | 934 | 20.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 341 | 172 | 169 | 934 | 20.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 355 | 169 | 186 | 934 | 18.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 934 | 13.50 |
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