Kendrick School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Kendrick School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
128
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
HealthyAbout 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
Ages & Pupils
934
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 11 August 2022
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
84
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
100%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
8.7%
Free School Meals
22.4%
English as Additional Language
0.64%
EHCP
3.64%
SEN Support