Study In Reading

Home to a world-ranking university, as well as some of the best schools in the country through a wide range of academies, grammar schools, independent schools and even the UK’s best technical college, Reading is a great place to study for all ages and disciplines.

Schools in Reading

Schools in Reading range from co-ed and single-sex comprehensives, to academies and a University Technical College (UTC). There is also a boys and girls high performing selective state grammar school (admission through 11+ entrance examination), Reading School and Kendrick School. Private secondary schools include The Abbey, Queen Anne’s School, Reading Blue Coat School, Crossfields Co-ed: Leighton Park School, St Joseph’s College and Hemdean House School.

Reading schools boast some of the best A level results in the country with Reading School (boys state grammar) making the 2021 Sunday Times top ten list for best performing secondary schools in the UK, and Reading School and Kendrick both making the top ten for best state secondary schools in the South East.

Reading is also home to a wide variety of primary schools throughout the region, providing a high-quality start in life. Visit Reading Borough Council, Wokingham Borough Council and West Berkshire Council for full lists of Reading schools.

English Language Schools in Reading

There are a number of English Language Schools in Reading, offering a range of courses and accreditations. 'ELC' English, The English Language Centre, Eurospeak and Activate Learning all offer English language courses to support non-native speakers in Reading improve their spoken and written English and develop vocabulary.

Colleges in Reading

Reading College provides a wide range of vocational and higher educational courses for the post sixteen age group, including adult learning and further education. The college also offers Higher National Certificate (HNC) qualifications and apprenticeships as part of the South Central Institute of Technology (IoT). Find out more about studying at Reading College.

Reading is also home to a University Technical College (UTC Reading), which offers specialised programmes to local 14-19 year olds. UTC Reading specialises in Engineering and Computer Science, alongside a broad and balanced curriculum and benefits from the support of local and national employers and leading universities. Find out more about studying at Reading UTC.

New Directions is an adult college in Reading, part of Reading Borough Council and offers formal and informal education programmes. Find out more about studying at New Directions College.

University of Reading

The University of Reading is ranked 202^nd worldwide and 27^th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2022) with renowned research expertise in meteorology and climate change, biological sciences, archaeology, agriculture, built environment and planning, typography, business and classics.

Offering over 150 taught postgraduate courses, the University is also known for the quality of its teaching and its excellent record on graduate employability, with 94% finding work or further study within 15 months of graduation. Home to over 23,000 students, the University’s two Reading-based campuses are an integral part of Reading, along with its three museums, cinema, sports park and 123 hectares of award-winning parkland on its Whiteknights campus.

Find out more about studying at the University of Reading.

Part of the University of Reading, Henley Business School delivers globally-recognised business courses for undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, MBA, executive education and apprenticeship business education. With a beautiful campus in nearby Henley-on-Thames, Henley Business School boasts triple-accredited status and features highly in global and national rankings.

Find out more about studying at Henley Business School.