Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Free schools secondary school in Reading (Reading).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Year 9 Vaccinations - Wednesday 18 March 2026 Y ear 9 will be having their Meningococcal ACWY & the 3-in-1 teenage booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio) vaccinations on Wednesday 18 March 2026. Please click for further information. We are a high-performing, inclusive secondary school at the heart of the East Reading community.
Our urban setting brings a rich diversity and vibrancy, reflecting the multicultural community we serve. Our scale allows us to know our students well and foster a strong sense of connection. Relationships are purposeful and consistent, helping every student develop their skills, talents and sense of purpose.
Our values Aim High, Be Inclusive, Work Together shape every part of school life. From academic challenge to creative expression and team sport, students are encouraged to participate fully and pursue their ambitions with confidence.
We see our school as a place where energy and commitment to excellence go hand in hand where the corridors are busy, ideas are shared, and young people develop the character and skills they need to flourish.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 141886
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Reading
- Constituency
- Reading Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Simmons | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Earl | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Sarah Gibbs | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Steven Fisher | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dolly Mishra | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Chandrashekhar Natarajan | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Yogesh Bhide | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Marie Withers | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Edith Rigby | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Matt Grantham Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Beth Poole Former | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record