Maiden Erlegh School

About Maiden Erlegh School

Maiden Erlegh School is an academy converter in Reading, Wokingham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,872 pupils on roll. It is part of MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.3 (2025/26). 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 42.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wokingham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,872 / 1,788 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 February 2020

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

Silverdale Rd, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 7HS

Phone

01189262467

Headteacher

Steve Jump

Website

http://maidenerleghschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Maiden Erlegh School?

Maiden Erlegh School is an academy converter in Reading, Wokingham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Maiden Erlegh School have?

Maiden Erlegh School has 1,872 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Maiden Erlegh School's Ofsted rating?

Maiden Erlegh School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020).

How does Maiden Erlegh School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Maiden Erlegh School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 59.3 in 2025/26.

Is Maiden Erlegh School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Maiden Erlegh School is part of MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST.

Where is Maiden Erlegh School?

Maiden Erlegh School is located at Silverdale Rd, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 7HS.