Reading School

Reading School in Reading, Berkshire uses GL Assessment. The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Reading School offers approximately 150 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Admission is based on the school's entrance test.

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

Apply to take the entrance test online via the school's website and submit the Common Application Form. Key dates: Registration Opens: 25 March 2026; Registration Closes: 17 May 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): Sports: 12 July 2026, Academic: 16 July / 25 Sept 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Familiarise with the GL Assessment style questions., Work on vocabulary expansion and complex problem solving.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.