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The WREN School

State school · Reading, RG30 2BB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 979 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
979 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Reading Borough Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr John Salberg

Entrance

Open days
September and October

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Southcote Primary School 12 %
Other 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Wilson Primary School 12 %
Battle Primary Academy 11 %
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School 10 %
Coley Primary School 9 %
Oxford Road Community School 9 %
Katesgrove Primary School 7 %
Manor Primary School 5 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Civitas Academy 3 %
All Saints Junior School 3 %
St Michael's Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
35.5%
LA avg.
50.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
21.80
LA avg.
36.87
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
62
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

979
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

61-63 Bath Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 2BB
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Telephone: 0118 214 3888

Email: admissions@wren.excalibur.org.uk

Website: http://www.wrenschool.org

Local authority: Reading Borough Council

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School data & information The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB
979 Pupil numbers
28.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
45 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
62 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
35.5%
LA avg.
50.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.00
LA avg.
48.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.13 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 3
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 180 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 4
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 180 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 179 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 9
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 4
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
2.5%
LA avg.
35.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
21.80
LA avg.
36.87
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 7 C
Psychology GCE A level 17 C
Physics GCE A level 4 C
Mathematics GCE A level 9 B
History GCE A level 7 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 C
Film Studies GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 D
Chemistry GCE A level 6 D
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 16 C
Biology GCE A level 6 D
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The WREN School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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