Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is an independent school in Reading for pupils aged 11 to 17. It has 21 pupils on roll. In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 10.2, and 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2022.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 220-222 Kings Road Reading Berkshire RG1 4JJ |
| Phone | 01189583004 |
| Reference Number | 137999 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 21 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.38%
Girls: 47.62% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | 13 Mar 2013 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2013 | Standard inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 10.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 11% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading have?
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading has 21 pupils on roll.
What age range does Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading cover?
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading for pupils aged 11 to 17.
What are Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading's GCSE results?
In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 10.2, and 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading?
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is at 220-222 Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4JJ.