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Queen Anne's School

Other independent school · Reading, RG4 6DX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#274 of 2,536

Better than 89% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils327
GenderGirls
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMs Elaine Purves
Local authorityReading
Opened01 Jan 1907
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110109.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolReadingEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.26.851.146.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%67.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%54.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%27.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%64%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 463--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolReadingEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.42.47, better than England, better than Reading37.7335
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels44.08, better than England, better than Reading38.5935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better20%, similar to England, worse than Reading36.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.37, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study50--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist---

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils327
Girls327
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.35
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.78.9%
Higher education62%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.5%
Employment7%
Further education4.2%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Queen Anne's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableCaversham Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryCaversham Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miNurseryNew Bridge Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimaryThe Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miNurseryCaversham Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimaryE P Collier Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryMicklands Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryHighdown School and Sixth Form CentreAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Queen Anne's School

How does Queen Anne's School rank in England?

Queen Anne's School ranks 274 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 89% of schools).

What are Queen Anne's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Queen Anne's School was B+, and 20% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Queen Anne's School?

Queen Anne's School has 327 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does Queen Anne's School have a sixth form?

Yes, Queen Anne's School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.