Open Independent Christian Girls

The Abbey School Reading

17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ
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The Abbey School Reading
Reading, RG1 5DZ
905 Pupils
1,134 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
905 Girls
About The Abbey School Reading

The Abbey School Reading is an Independent schools for pupils aged 3–19 based in Reading, South East. The school is girls-only and Open with a Christian character.

It has 905 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,134. Current headteacher: Sarah Tullis.

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 Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Reading
Region South East
Administrative District Reading
Parliamentary Constituency Reading Central
Ward Redlands
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character Christian
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 0 / 114
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 16-03-1905
UKPRN 10000043
URN 110165
Data Last Updated 05-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Abbey School Reading is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Reading, Reading.
The Abbey School Reading has 905 pupils, with a capacity of 1,134.
The Abbey School Reading caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The admissions policy at The Abbey School Reading is: Selective.
Yes, The Abbey School Reading has a Christian religious character.
The Head at The Abbey School Reading is Dr Sarah Tullis.
The Abbey School Reading is at 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ, in the Reading local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Abbey School Reading: Has a sixth form.
The Abbey School Reading is currently open.
Contact
Head
Dr Sarah Tullis
17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ
01189872256
www.theabbey.co.uk
Location
RG1 5DZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 110165
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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