Reading Girls' School

Reading Girls' School in Reading, Berkshire uses CEM Select (for selective stream). The assessment tests students under strict standardized timed conditions using multiple-choice optical answer sheets or written papers.

Reading Girls' School offers approximately 180 (including 42 selective places) Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Up to 42 places are awarded based on academic ability via the selective test. Remaining places follow standard comprehensive criteria (siblings, distance).

The school serves the local Reading area. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register for the selective test if applicable, and complete the local authority CAF. Key dates: Registration Closes: 31 October 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): 3 October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: If applying for the selective stream, prepare for the CEM Select test., Focus on verbal, non-verbal, and numerical reasoning.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the CEM Select (for selective stream) format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.