Schools In Reading


There is a good variety of schools in Reading. Parents have a good choice of primary schools. There are also secondary schools in east, west, south and north Reading. There are also private schools for primary and secondary aged children.

There are only two grammar schools in Reading many students take the grammar school test. Kendrick is for girls and Reading school is for boys. The places are in high demand as many parents want their children to attend one of the grammar schools.

Primary Schools In Reading

  • Alfred Sutton Primary School – Community primary school
  • All Saints Infant School – Voluntary aided primary school
  • The Avenue School – Special school
  • Battle Primary Academy – Primary academy school
  • Caversham Park Primary – Community primary school
  • Caversham Primary – Community primary school
  • Christ the King Catholic Primary School – Voluntary aided primary school
  • Churchend Primary Academy – Primary academy school
  • Civitas Academy – Primary academy school
  • Coley Primary School and Nursery – Community Primary School
  • Emma Green Primary School – Community Primary School
  • English Martyrs Catholic Primary School – Voluntary aided primary school
  • Geoffrey Field Junior School – Community junior school
  • The Heights Primary School – Primary free school
  • The Hill Primary School – Community primary school
  • The Holy Brook Special School – Special school
  • Katesgrove Primary School – Community primary school
  • Manor Primary School – Community primary school
  • Meadow Park Academy – Primary academy school
  • Micklands Primary School – Community primary school
  • Moorlands Primary School – Community primary school
  • New Christ Church Primary School – Voluntary aided primary school
  • New Town Primary School – Primary academy school
  • Oxford Road Community Primary School – Community primary school
  • The Palmer Academy – Primary academy school
  • Park Lane Primary School – Community primary school
  • Ranikhet Primary School – Primary academy school
  • Redlands Primary School – Community primary school
  • The Ridgeway Primary School – Community primary school
  • Southcote Primary School – Community primary school
  • St Anne’s Catholic Primary School – Voluntary aided primary school
  • St John’s Church of England Primary School – Voluntary aided primary school
  • St Martin’s Catholic Primary School – Voluntary aided primary school
  • St Mary and All Saints Primary School – Voluntary aided primary school
  • St Micheal’s Primary School – Community primary school
  • Thames Valley School – Special school
  • Thameside Primary School – Community primary school
  • Whitley Park Primary School – Community primary school
  • Wilson Primary School – Community primary school

Secondary Schools In Reading

There is also a good choice of secondary schools in Reading.

  • The Avenue Special School – Special school
  • Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School – Voluntary aided school
  • Highdown school – Academy school
  • John Madejski Academy – Academy school
  • Kendrick School – Grammar school
  • Maiden Erlegh in Reading – Free school
  • Phoneix College – Special school
  • Prospect school – Academy school
  • Reading Girl’s School – Academy school
  • Reading School – Grammar school
  • Thames Valley School – Special school
  • UTC Reading – Free school
  • The Wren School – Free school

Reading also has some great private schools. It’s best to do your research before applying for your child’s school. Some parents prefer their child to go to a school that is in their catchment area. Others are happy for their children to travel if they feel the school is better.

We provide a taxi school service. If your child requires transport to their school. Feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements. If you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle please let us know when booking.