UK Rank #5
Kendrick School
Kendrick School, London Road
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:92.6
Assessment: Individual
Competition: 6.1 candidates per place
Exam area
Reading 11+ 2 schools Local area
Updated for 2026 admissions cycle
Best Grammar Schools in Reading
The grammar schools in Reading constitute a small but intensely competitive Berkshire cluster, with a reputation that extends well beyond the town itself. Reading's significance lies in the combination of strong academic standing, pressure on places, and a commuter geography that is never entirely separate from London.
girls' and boys' options FSCE, Individual Berkshire Data checked 10 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified local admissions data
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Top grammar schools in Reading
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UK Rank #9
Reading School
Reading School, Erleigh Road
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:90.4
Assessment: FSCE
Competition: 7.2 candidates per place
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Reading overview
Reading grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit in Berkshire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 2 schools
Main places Reading
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests Mixed
What stands out
Reading has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. Most schools here use FSCE, with Kendrick School as the main exception because it uses its own school-specific process. Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Reading
Reading is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Reading is a two-school cluster through Kendrick School and Reading School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Test route
Most schools here use FSCE, with Kendrick School as the main exception because it uses its own school-specific process.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Reading grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Reading is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Reading?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Which test routes are used in Reading?
Most schools here use FSCE, with Kendrick School as the main exception because it uses its own school-specific process.
Which admissions detail varies most in Reading?
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.