Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Reades Lane Sonning Common Reading Berkshire RG4 9LN |
| Phone | 01189721500 |
| Reference Number | 146103 |
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge has demonstrated overall good performance in its first inspection since becoming an academy and amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The school promotes a safe and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and supported, leading to positive behaviour and a strong sense of belonging. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school's leadership and its commitment to the individual needs of its students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 421 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.07%
Girls: 48.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 31 | 37 | 68 |
| 8 | 45 | 53 | 98 |
| 9 | 55 | 52 | 107 |
| 10 | 56 | 25 | 81 |
| 11 | 28 | 39 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.9% |
| White, Other | 7.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| African | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Irish | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported in a positive learning environment.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff enhance the learning experience.
- The curriculum is well organized, ambitious, and systematically builds on prior knowledge.
- Broad range of extra-curricular activities that engage all pupils, including disadvantaged and SEND.
- Effective safeguarding culture ensures pupils' welfare is prioritized.
- Staff are positive about the leadership and feel supported in their roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum delivery is variable in a very small number of subjects.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 108 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 83 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 199 | 62 |
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