Kendrick School Catchment Area
Kendrick School is a academy converter secondary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 934 pupils, and a capacity of 920 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
934
Pupils
920
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Kendrick School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Kendrick School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Reading may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Reading before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Reading catchment area documents →Kendrick School — School Information
- Full address
- London Road, Reading, RG1 5BN
- Local authority
- Reading
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 8.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136448
Other Secondary Schools in Reading
If Kendrick School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.
The Willink School Catchment Area
Community school · RG7 3XJ
Little Heath School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG31 5TY
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG30 3EP
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG4 8LR
Reading School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG1 5LW
Maiden Erlegh School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG6 7HS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kendrick School
Is Kendrick School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Kendrick School currently has 934 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 920 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kendrick School? ▾
Kendrick School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Reading publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Kendrick School cover? ▾
Kendrick School is a secondary school in Reading, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kendrick School? ▾
Kendrick School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.