The WREN School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 61-63 Bath Road Reading Berkshire RG30 2BB |
| Phone | 01182143888 |
| Reference Number | 142121 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1003 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.03%
Girls: 44.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 75 | 166 |
| 8 | 93 | 74 | 167 |
| 9 | 97 | 67 | 164 |
| 10 | 98 | 68 | 166 |
| 11 | 96 | 98 | 194 |
| 12 | 41 | 33 | 74 |
| 13 | 36 | 36 | 72 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32.5% |
| White, Other | 16.7% |
| Indian | 8.1% |
| Asian, Other | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% |
| African | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-02-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-23 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-06-19 | Full inspection: | Full 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.12 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Southcote Primary School
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0.39 miles |
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St Edward's Prep
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0.45 miles |
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Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD |
0.48 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP |
0.6 miles |
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All Saints Junior School
August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP |
0.6 miles |
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St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, RG1 6DU |
0.61 miles |
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Wilson Primary School
Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW |
0.68 miles |
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Manor Primary School
110 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ |
0.8 miles |
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The Holy Brook School
145 Ashampstead Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ |
0.8 miles |
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Oxford Road Community School
146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ |
0.83 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BE |
0.97 miles |
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Coley Primary School
Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ |
0.98 miles |
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St Michael's Primary School
Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4AS |
1.01 miles |
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Ranikhet Academy
Spey Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4ED |
1.03 miles |
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Civitas Academy
90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL |
1.1 miles |
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Kennet Valley Primary School
Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT |
1.17 miles |
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Katesgrove Primary School
Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL |
1.21 miles |
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Churchend Primary Academy
Usk Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP |
1.24 miles |
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New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Milman Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0AY |
1.37 miles |
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Moorlands Primary School
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1.38 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP |
0.22 miles |
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King's Academy Prospect
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0.78 miles |
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Thames Valley School
2 Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BZ |
1.27 miles |
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The Avenue Special School
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1.27 miles |
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OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus
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1.48 miles |
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Kendrick School
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1.56 miles |
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The Deenway Montessori School
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1.61 miles |
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The Abbey School Reading
17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
1.63 miles |
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Reading Girls' School
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1.81 miles |
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Hamilton School
135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SG |
1.82 miles |
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1.88 miles |
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1.97 miles |
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2.13 miles |
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John Madejski Academy
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2.21 miles |
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St Joseph's College
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2.22 miles |
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2.55 miles |
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2.56 miles |
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UTC Reading
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2.57 miles |
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Little Heath School
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2.57 miles |
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2.62 miles |