Kendrick School
London Road, Reading, RG1 5BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kendrick School is a secondary school in Reading for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 70 schools in Reading. It ranks 1st of 19 secondary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2022, report published 12 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2022
Pupils and sixth formers are justly proud of their school community. They delight in their learning and truly excel here. One parent spoke for many when reflecting, 'The school does a great job of creating well-rounded, kind, human beings who will hopefully go on to make the world a better place. The academic results are important of course, but far from the only focus.' Inspectors totally agree. Passionate and inspiring senior leadership underpins the shared high aspirations and first-rate academic standards at Kendrick. The highly dedicated team of staff support all pupils to benefit from the rich academic curriculum, enriched with a dazzling array of experiences and clubs. Pupils respond to teachers' very high expectations. They enthusiastically engage in debate and discussion and immerse themselves in all that the curriculum offers. They become confident independent learners, achieve exceptionally well and are very well prepared to become exemplary citizens. The Kendrick Pledge emphasises friendship, kindness, respect, equality, tolerance and justice, and these values underpin all that the school achieves. Pupils flourish in this exceptionally caring and inclusive learning environment. Secure, trusting relationships between staff and pupils ensure pupils feel very well supported and safe here. In turn, pupils' excellent behaviour and impeccable manners make Kendrick a very special place to be.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
128 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
147 students
Average A level grade B+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
939 pupils on roll, with places for 920
Schools near Kendrick School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deenway Montessori School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Abbey School Reading | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 27.6 |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Reading School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 83.0 |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 58.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KENDRICK SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Nick Simmonds
- Phone
- 01189015859
- Address
- London Road, Reading, RG1 5BN
- Local authority
- Reading
- URN
- 136448
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.