Theale Green School, Reading
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Theale Green School excels at knowing each pupil as an individual and creating a nurturing environment where all children feel safe and supported. The school provides targeted support that really works - whether through reading mentors, maths help, or one-to-one mentoring - helping pupils develop resilience and strong foundations in key skills. Leadership and governance are exceptional, with governors closely involved in checking progress and asking tough questions to ensure every pupil gets a high-quality education.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership and governance with clear accountability and support
- Effective inclusion and support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Well-planned curriculum with good foundational reading and writing skills
- Positive relationships and calm, respectful behaviour throughout the school
- Effective targeted interventions including literacy programmes, mentoring and nurture provision
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains below national average, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Key stage 4 attainment has been below national averages for 3 years
- Teaching does not always challenge pupils enough or extend their thinking in some lessons
- Pupils' recall of key subject words and ideas is inconsistent in some areas
- Some pupils less confident explaining aspects of fundamental British values like democracy
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders and governors have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Enrichment opportunities, leadership roles, sixth form support for younger pupils with reading and mathematics, careers education, work experience, employers and training provider visits
Theale Green School is a well-led school with expected standard ratings across most areas. The school has particular strengths in inclusion, governance, and personal development, though attendance and achievement at key stage 4 remain areas needing improvement.
At a Glance
24.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
26
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
803 pupils
1,389 capacity
586 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Reading
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
2,143
Applications
1,749
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.40255%
Overall absence
27.7628%
Persistent absence
742
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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