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Leighton Park School

Other independent school · Reading, RG2 7ED

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#424 of 2,536

Better than 83% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils581
GenderMixed
Religious characterQuaker
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Luke Walters
Local authorityReading
Opened22 Jan 1890
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110110.

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.14.851.146.2
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 4187--

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 10.39.95, better than England, better than Reading37.7335
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels41.02, better than England, better than Reading38.5935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better27.1%, better than England, worse than Reading36.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.09, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study78--
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 pupils581
Girls261
Boys320
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.234
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.81.7%
Higher education68.3%
Employment7.3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.9%
Further education2.4%
Apprenticeship1.2%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Leighton Park School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWhiteknights Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimaryThe Ridgeway Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miNurseryBlagdon Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryHillside Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miNot applicableCrosfields SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miSecondaryHartland High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.7 miSecondaryReading Girls' SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.8 miPrimaryRadstock Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryChrist The King Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimaryWhitley Park Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Leighton Park School

How does Leighton Park School rank in England?

Leighton Park School ranks 424 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 83% of schools).

What are Leighton Park School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Leighton Park School was B, and 27.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Leighton Park School?

Leighton Park School has 581 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does Leighton Park School have a sixth form?

Yes, Leighton Park School teaches students up to age 18.

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.