Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

About Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is an academy sponsor led in Reading, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 421 pupils on roll. It is part of MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 (2025/26). 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

421 / 934 (45%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 May 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Reades Lane, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG4 9LN

Phone

01189721500

Head Teacher

Emma Bliss

Website

www.maidenerleghchilternedge.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge?

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is an academy sponsor led in Reading, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge have?

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge has 421 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge's Ofsted rating?

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022).

How does Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 in 2025/26.

Is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge part of an academy trust?

Yes — Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is part of MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST.

Where is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge?

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is located at Reades Lane, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG4 9LN.