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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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