Reading School: 11+ guide
Reading School is a historic boys’ grammar (and state boarding school) in Berkshire using GL-style assessment, with separate in- and out-of-catchment allocation routes.
GL Assessment
120
~10 applicants per place
1125
Exam format
GL-style testing with in-catchment and out-of-catchment allocations; qualifying score plus distance criteria.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
A proportion of places is reserved for in-catchment boys, with the remainder open to the highest scorers from outside.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
A published standardised qualifying score applies; in/out-of-catchment routes differ.
Preparation timeline
GL preparation from Year 4–5 with full timed papers before the autumn-of-Year-6 test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Reading School have boarding?+
Yes — it offers state boarding alongside day places, which widens its applicant base beyond Berkshire.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on Reading School’s official admissions page.
Is your child on track for Reading School?
Take the free 15-minute diagnostic for an age-standardised score and a clear gap analysis against grammar-school standards.