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The WREN School

Reading, United Kingdom
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About The WREN School

A fantastic, vibrant school at the heart of its community. We challenge ourselves to become better day by day: driving our school community forward so that we can offer our students an exceptional education. We are not a school that will sit still. We are restless and will be bold.

Key Facts

Head/Principal John Salberg

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 5.0
Communication 4.5
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information โ€ข 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
57.6
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data โ€ข 2023-2024

43.0
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.13
Progress 8
Below average
35.5%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
60.2%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

22.6% entered EBacc
15.6% achieved EBacc
186 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Emily B
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Amazing school, amazing community!"

We're so glad we made the decision to send our child to The Wren. The school's focus on community cohesion is really evident, and the teachers are all so supportive and dedicated. The facilities are great too - our child loves the sports hall and the gardening club!
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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David T
Parent Aug 15, 2022
5.0

"Excellent school, excellent results!"

Our child has thrived at The Wren, and the recent GCSE results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teachers and students. The school's values of nurture, challenge and inspire really shine through in everything they do.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sara K
Parent Jun 1, 2022
4.0

"A good school, but some areas for improvement"

We had a positive experience at The Wren, but there were a few things that didn't quite live up to our expectations. The school's focus on quality first teaching was really evident, but we felt that there could be more opportunities for parental involvement. Still, our child had a great time and got some great results!
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5

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