Last updated 28 September 2026
School Guide verdict
The Abbey School Reading is an independent girls' secondary school in Reading, awarded a 5-star rating by School Guide. At its 2026 ISI inspection, the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements was judged exceptional. Its provision for pupils' personal development was also rated excellent by inspectors.
Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)
School Description
This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.
School Guide awards The Abbey School Reading a 5-star rating.
At its 2026 ISI inspection, The Abbey School Reading was judged exceptional for both the success of the school and the quality of academic and other achievements, and excellent for pupils' personal development and governance, leadership, and management.
The Abbey School Reading has 807 pupils on roll.
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