Reading has 40 schools for primary-aged children, and ten secondary schools, made up of Maintained, Voluntary Aided, Academies and Free Schools.

There are 36 primary schools for ages 4-11 years old (providing infants and junior schools), two infant schools (4-7 years old) and two junior schools (7-11 years old).

Secondary schools cater for 11-16 year olds, and 16-18 year olds where there is a sixth form.

The following link enables you to compare junior schools, secondary schools and post-16 schools and colleges in England. www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk

The state-funded schools in the primary phase within Reading Borough are listed on this page below.

This includes infant schools (up to Year 2) and junior schools (Years 3 to 6). Where a school provides both infant and junior facilities, this is listed as primary. Some schools also have a nursery section for children below statutory school age.

Special schools are included in this list, although it should be noted that only pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are eligible. Some mainstream schools have SEND resources. Please see our page on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for more information. The Reading Services Guide provides information on the SEND Local Offer.

These are the state-funded schools in the secondary phase (Year 7 and above) within Reading Borough.

Special schools are included in this list, although it should be noted that only pupils with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are eligible. Some mainstream schools have SEND resources. Please see our page on special educational needs and disabilities for more information. The Reading Services Guide provides information on the SEND Local Offer.