- The school dates back to at least 1125, when it was officially founded as part of Reading Abbey.
- Chris Evans, the headmaster, reminds pupils that they are “a gift to the world”, and urges them not to define themselves by academic success or disappointment.
- There are just 150 pupils in each year group, with 80 boarders and 360 students in the sixth form.
- The school’s refurbished boathouse on the River Thames is part of the Reading School Community Rowing Programme — spearheaded by the former Olympic rower James Stephenson, it aims to foster inclusivity and community engagement through the sport.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 11=

Grade
%
A*
33.1
A
39.2
B
17.8
A*/A
72.2
A*-B
90
GCSE 2024 rank: 18=

Grade
%
A*/9/8
66
A/7
19.6
A*/A/9/8/7
85.7