Schools in Reading
Moving to Reading? These are the schools closest to the centre of Reading, Berkshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Reading Borough Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Caversham, Earley and Tilehurst.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Reading centre
- 0.2 mi
Civitas Academy
Primary · RG1 7HL
- 0.3 mi
Oxford Road Community School
Primary · RG1 7PJ
- 0.3 mi
Coley Primary School
Primary · RG1 6AZ
- 0.4 mi
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · RG1 6NP
- 0.4 mi
All Saints Junior School
Primary · RG1 6NP
- 0.5 mi
Katesgrove Primary School
Primary · RG1 2NL
- 0.6 mi
E P Collier Primary School
Primary · RG1 8DZ
- 0.7 mi
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · RG1 6DU
- 0.7 mi
Battle Primary Academy
Primary · RG30 2TD
- 0.7 mi
Kendrick School
Secondary · RG1 5BN
- 0.8 mi
River Academy
Secondary · RG1 8EQ
- 0.9 mi
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · RG2 0AY
These are the schools nearest the centre of Reading. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Reading postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Reading. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Reading?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Reading?
- You apply through Reading Borough Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.