Reading Girls' School
Reading, United Kingdom
About Reading Girls' School
We are extremely proud of our school which aims to fulfil the potential of each and every student within a caring and stimulating environment.
Principal's Welcome...
May I take this opportunity to welcome you to our school. We are a partially selective girls’ school, in south Reading. Our aim is a very clear one which is to provide the best life-chances possible for every student . To that end, we challenge our students to the very edge of their academic capabilities whilst providing wrap-around support towards those goals. I believe in the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, in order to improve. Consequently, our vision is under pinned by the value placed on LEARNING.
Leadership at all levels.
Excellence in teaching
Aspirational parents, staff and students
Respect for the beliefs and rights of others
Non-negotiable behaviour for learning
Independent learning
New technologies
Going the extra mile for yourself and others
Aims
- To build a creative and enterprising community that can respond to challenge and embrace change.
- To inspire all to achieve their best in their academic, social, moral, spiritual, technological and entrepreneurial development.
- To ensure all members of the school community are empowered to become active life long learners with high aspirations for themselves and others in the global community.
- To create a vibrant learning environment where all are secure and encouraged to make healthy life choices.
Reading Girls’ School is a single sex Foundation School situated in South Reading, open to girls of all abilities with an excellent record of pastoral care. In order to maximise our success for the future, Reading Girls’ works closely with Kendrick Grammar School to sharpen the school’s drive for academic excellence.
Reading Girls’ is a dynamic school, set on a path of further improvement. All students are encouraged to strive for excellence and the school aims to challenge and motivate girls to maximise their potential, both academically and socially. Good qualifications, independence, confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with others are essential for adult life.
Our curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and offers a wide variety of opportunities for all. We encourage our students to become independent learners and seek the support and co-operation of parents to aid in this process. Girls are also encouraged to become involved in extra-curricular activities outside the normal school day. Working in partnership with parents, we provide a firm framework within which every girl has the chance to excel.
If you are appointed to Reading Girls' School you can expect:
- A school committed to improvement and development
- A strong professional team of staff
- A well managed and developing curriculum
- Professional development for all staff
When appointing staff at Reading Girls' School we are seeking people who are:
- Committed to the needs of all children and young people
- Excellent classroom practitioners
- Enthusiastic and hardworking
- Committed to improvements
- Willing to contribute to extra curricular activities
- Able to liaise with parents and students
- Efficient and effective managers of resources
Location
“To walk around Reading Girls’ School today and feel a school at ease with itself, and girls both purposeful and relaxed – you all have transformed lives. Tremendous, and truly inspiring”
- (Roy Blatchford, CBE, The Education Policy Institute, March 2021)“Reading Girls’ School’s work over the last few months through lockdown has been nothing short of remarkable to ensure that their pupils see receive the highest education possible”
- (Ashley Pearce, Lead Councillor for Education, Reading Borough Council, Nov 2020)“We are incredibly impressed by the way Reading Girls School have handled the Covid-19 situation. Through my work I am witnessing a lot of different takes on how to best proceed as a school, and I can confidently say that your school is amongst the best I've seen”
- (Parent, May 2020)“Reading Girls’ School is performing in the top 1% of schools in the country”
- (Department for Education, Nov 2019)“There is a universal and strongly held belief that the school has improved rapidly under the new leadership of the current HT, and is well placed to improve further.”
- (Incyte review, May 2019)Reading Girls' School has offered me so many opportunities to develop my skills and grow as a person. The staff are very supportive and enthusiastic to help you in any way they can. I have enjoyed lots of different clubs and in particular the Reading Girls' School Choir.
- Victoria - PupilReading Girls' is an inspiring school that can help you reach your dreams. The PE teachers in particular helped me to achieve my goals. The school is full of talented students who have the ability to succeed with the help and encouragement of the Reading Girls' School staff.
- Angela - PupilI like Reading Girls' School because I feel cared for and I am able to enjoy lots of extra curricular activities. The teachers are excellent; the work is at the right ability and they are always happy to help. There is no school I would rather be at.
- Isabella - PupilThis school has a lovely, friendly and kind environment. All girls including myself strive to succeed to the best of our ability. Along with this, I have a great passion for drama and have greatly enjoyed taking part in multiple drama productions throughout my time at this school.
- Lauren - Pupil