Berkshire grammar school
Kendrick School
London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5BN
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Girls
- Entrance test
- Kendrick School admission test
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #5
Kendrick School at a glance
- Entrance test
- Kendrick School admission test
- Papers by GL Assessment
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 31 October 2026
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
- Qualifying score
- Single standardised score (no figure recorded)
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The Kendrick School admission test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Kendrick School page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 18 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 31 October 2026
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
A qualifying score is determined each year (to two decimal places); candidates in categories 1 and 2 (Pupil Premium/Service Premium/Child in Care) have a qualifying score 5 points lower. No figure is published.
Prepare for Kendrick School
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
GL Assessment paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
About Kendrick School
Kendrick School is a selective school for girls aged 11 to 18 in Reading, Berkshire, and so includes a sixth form. It states that it has been judged "outstanding" in all its Ofsted inspections. The school says it upholds the values of friendship, kindness and respect, and it is led by Headteacher Mr Nicholas Simmonds.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the Kendrick School admission test, run by Kendrick School.
Papers by: GL Assessment.
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the Kendrick School admission test: format, dates and other schools that use it →
Catchment area
Berkshire area with girls entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #5
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 84.0 out of 90
- 100% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 44.5(B+ average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
Grammar schools near Reading
Other grammar schools in Berkshire
Common questions
- Which 11+ test does Kendrick School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at Kendrick School sit the Kendrick School admission test, run by Kendrick School.
- What format is the Kendrick School admission test?
- The Kendrick School admission test papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is Kendrick School for boys or girls?
- Kendrick School admits girls into Year 7.
- When is the Kendrick School admission test for 2027 entry?
- The Kendrick School admission test for September 2027 entry is on 18 September 2026. Registration closes on 1 July 2026.
- What is the pass mark for Kendrick School?
- Kendrick School admission test uses a single standardised score, but we don't have a verified qualifying score for 2027 entry. A qualifying score is determined each year (to two decimal places); candidates in categories 1 and 2 (Pupil Premium/Service Premium/Child in Care) have a qualifying score 5 points lower. No figure is published. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: Kendrick School offers places under its own admissions policy.
- When are the Kendrick School admission test results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 31 October 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the Kendrick School 11+?
- The Kendrick School admission test papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is Kendrick School?
- Kendrick School is at London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5BN.
Location
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London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5BN