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OpenSecondaryURN 142121

The WREN School

Free schools · Reading · RG30 2BB

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

931

Local authority

Reading

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Reading, Reading, 931 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 31.8%.

Open schools in Reading
156
Secondary schools in Reading
21
Academies among open schools in Reading
36% (56)
Open schools in RG30
21
Secondary in RG30
3
Open schools in Reading LA
71
Secondary in Reading LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ReadingNear RG30

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
142121

Location

Address
61-63 Bath Road
Postcode
RG30 2BB
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Local authority
Reading

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
931
Boys / girls
502 / 429
School capacity
1,176
Capacity fill
931 / 1,176 (79%)
Free school meals
31.8%
FSM pupils
251
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01182143888
Website
https://wren.excalibur.org.uk/

Official links