Southeast State Secondary School of the Year 2022

Sunday Times Southeast State Secondary School of the Year 2022

Reading School is judged to be in 7th place in the 2022 national table of state secondary schools, according to The Sunday Times, based on an analysis of examination results over time. High performance in terms of academic excellence is illustrated in the results between 2017 and 2021. Head of Sixth Form, Alun Lloyd, commented: "We are delighted with this award, which recognises the outstanding outcomes always achieved by our students and celebrates the exceptional staff who make Reading School such a special place to be educated. Our Sixth Form students benefit from the wide range of opportunities available here. Additionally, we are fortunate to have a thriving boarding community at the School, and I am very proud that their A-level outcomes have been notably impressive in recent years. Undoubtedly credit goes to the whole Redingensians community (including the students, parents, Old Redingensians and all our staff, governors, and supporters of Reading School).

“All our students flourish through the distinctive, integrated approach to educating young people that we term the Reading Way. Our students ‘Learn, Lead and Serve’ and look to put our values into action. As a state school, we are committed to providing opportunities for students to flourish, and we champion social mobility through our approach to shaping ‘Future Stories’.”

Mr A M Robson (Headmaster)

It is recognised that we have developed a culture of sustained high performance that is shaped by a dual commitment to academic excellence and building people of character and substance."

With over 1100 students, including 82 boarders, we understand that high performance and wellbeing are linked and COVID has propelled inclusion and mental health to the forefront of our approach. Thus, we continue to foster a sense of belonging by creating a culture where differences are celebrated and promoting wellbeing through our inspirational approach to the curriculum including Floreat and our electives programme. Mr A M Robson (Headmaster) is particularly proud that Reading School is not just a centre of academic excellence, but also prioritises the education of character. Lessons are taught by academic specialists with a passion for their subject, and teaching goes well beyond the classroom, offering our students the best preparation for the very top universities, including Oxbridge, the Russell Group and abroad to Harvard and Yale.