Berkshire grammar school
Reading School
Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5LW
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys
- Entrance test
- Reading School entrance test
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #9
Reading School at a glance
- Entrance test
- Reading School entrance test
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
- Not confirmed yet
- 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 Reading School entrance test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Reading School page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 16 July 2026(passed)
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Candidate must be 'of the standard' in each element of the entrance test; the eligible score varies each year and being eligible does not guarantee a place.
Prepare for Reading School
We haven't confirmed who writes this school's test papers yet, so these are our general 11+ practice options.
11+ paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
Sit a timed mock exam in real test conditions, with a full results report.
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 Reading School
Reading School, in Reading, Berkshire, is a boys' school that says it was founded in 1125. It has Year 13 students, so it has a sixth form. The school says its Year 13 students are consistently awarded A* to B grades in more than 90% of A-Level entries. It describes its focus as character and its priority as putting people first.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the Reading School entrance test, run by Reading School.
Our guide to the Reading School entrance test: format, dates and other schools that use it →
Catchment area
Berkshire area with boys entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #9
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 83.0 out of 90
- 100% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 49.0(A 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 Reading School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at Reading School sit the Reading School entrance test, run by Reading School.
- Is Reading School for boys or girls?
- Reading School admits boys into Year 7.
- When is the Reading School entrance test for 2027 entry?
- The Reading School entrance test for September 2027 entry is on 16 July 2026. Registration closes on 17 May 2026.
- What is the pass mark for Reading School?
- Reading School entrance test uses a single standardised score, but we don't have a verified qualifying score for 2027 entry. Candidate must be 'of the standard' in each element of the entrance test; the eligible score varies each year and being eligible does not guarantee a place. A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: Reading School offers places under its own admissions policy.
- Where is Reading School?
- Reading School is at Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5LW.
Location
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Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5LW