Kendrick School
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| Kendrick Girls' Grammar School | |
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| Established | Refounded 1877 |
| Type | Foundation Grammar School |
| Headteacher | Mrs Marsha Elms |
| Specialism | Science, Maths and Languages |
| Location | London Road Reading Berkshire RG1 5BN  England |
| LEA | Reading |
| Ofsted number | 110042 |
| Students | 690 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
| Website | www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk |
Kendrick Girls' Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar secondary foundation school situated in the centre of Reading, Berkshire, UK.
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[edit] History
The school is named after John Kendrick and the current buildings date back to 1877.
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[edit] Academic performance
Pupils are selected on the basis of academic ability via an admissions test at age 11 (although entry is possible in other years too). As a state-funded school, there are no fees; so it is severely over-subscribed with over seven applicants per place.
Since national league tables were introduced, Kendrick has been among the top schools in the country. For the last two years, it has ranked first nationally for GCSEs in state school. The prestigious title of Sunday Times School of the Year, acknowledging its consistent high achievement in all areas.
The OFSTED inspection report states:
- "This is a school of high quality. Strict leadership is effective in helping pupils to aspire to excellence as scholars and as individuals. Pupils attain high standards. The quality of teaching is good. The school provides good value for money".
[edit] See also
- The Abbey School, a local independent school
- Reading School, a local grammar school
- List of schools in the United Kingdom
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