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The WREN School
Reading·South East·Free School
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The WREN School is a secondary free school in Reading, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The WREN School has a Progress 8 score of -0.13 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 43.0, 60% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of D+.
The school has 979 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 26.3%, 20% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.2%.
After leaving The WREN School, student destinations include 47% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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The WREN School has a Progress 8 score of -0.13, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 43.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
60% of students at The WREN School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The WREN School achieve an average A-Level grade of D+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The WREN School has an overall absence rate of 9.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The WREN School is 26.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The WREN School has 979 pupils on roll.
20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The WREN School, 47% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The WREN School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The WREN School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The WREN School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
209/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
95/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Reading West Rail Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.