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Reading Girls' School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Reading Girls' School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Reading , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 905 pupils, and a capacity of 947 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

905

Pupils

947

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Reading Girls' School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Reading Girls' School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Reading. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Reading before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Reading Girls' School — School Information

Full address
Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PY
Local authority
Reading
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144610

Other Secondary Schools in Reading

If Reading Girls' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Reading Girls' School

Is Reading Girls' School oversubscribed?

Reading Girls' School is operating close to its capacity of 947 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Reading Girls' School?

Admission to Reading Girls' School is managed by Reading. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Reading Girls' School cover?

Reading Girls' 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 Reading Girls' School?

Reading Girls' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.