Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL
Part of: MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Reading, RG1 5SL
885 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.00% FSM %
526 Boys
359 Girls
About Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Reading, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 885 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Sarah Gibbs.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Reading or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Reading
Region South East
Administrative District Reading
Parliamentary Constituency Reading Central
Ward Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10053827
URN 141886
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Philip Simmons Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Beth Poole Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 14/10/2024 — N/A
Yogesh Bhide Local Governor 25/01/2023 24/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Steven Fisher Local Governor 14/03/2025 13/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Sarah Gibbs Local Governor 01/01/2026 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Will Graham Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Matt Grantham Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/12/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jo Lawson-Smith Local Governor 23/11/2023 23/07/2025 Elected by parents
Dolly Mishra Local Governor 04/06/2024 03/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Chandrashekhar Natarajan Local Governor 23/11/2023 22/11/2027 Elected by parents
Edith Rigby Local Governor 26/05/2021 25/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Marie Withers Local Governor 16/01/2023 15/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
UTC Reading
0.02 km • Reading
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Alfred Sutton Primary School
0.22 km • Reading
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Redlands Primary School
0.55 km • Reading
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St Joseph's College
0.58 km •
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University of Reading
0.93 km • Reading
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
0.93 km • Reading
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Reading, Reading.
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading has 885 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is Mrs Sarah Gibbs.
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is at 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL, in the Reading local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Maiden Erlegh School in Reading: Does not have a sixth form.
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Gibbs
81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL
01189668065
www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk/
Location
RG1 5SL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141886
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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