Reading
The Abbey School Reading
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Reception (age 4+ years) | £5,435*
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Admissions
Meeting or interview: it matters so much to us to get to know your child for who they are.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 118 | 27.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 107 | 28.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 114 | 26.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 123 | 22.5 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Reading for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 110165 |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Head Sarah Tullis |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | RG1 5DZ |
| Latest pupils | 118 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
17 Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5DZ
www.theabbey.co.ukView local authority page1189872256| DfE number | 6008 |
| UKPRN | 10000043 |
| Opened | 16 Mar 1905 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |