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Kendrick School
London Road, Reading RG1 5BN
Kendrick School is a selective academy. It has about 860 girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Environment and Finances.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. There is no information for students up to age 16. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is an entrance exam.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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