Kendrick School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Kendrick School

Grammar SchoolBerkshire, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

128

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.2:1

Healthy

About Kendrick School

Kendrick School is an all-girls grammar in Reading where pupils genuinely thrive both academically and personally. The school's Kendrick Pledge—emphasising friendship, kindness, respect and tolerance—creates an exceptionally caring community where girls become confident, independent learners. While mathematics and sciences have long been particular strengths, the curriculum spans languages, humanities and creative subjects equally well, complemented by an impressive range of enrichment activities from orchestras and chess clubs to the school's own eco-committee and chickens. Sixth formers benefit from thoughtful support and excellent preparation for university or apprenticeships, with older students actively mentoring younger pupils through leadership roles and learning clubs.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

934

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 11 August 2022

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

84

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

100%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
934 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1Healthy
Consortium
FSCE

Admissions

Published Admission Number
128 places

Student Demographics

8.7%

Free School Meals

22.4%

English as Additional Language

0.64%

EHCP

3.64%

SEN Support

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