Kendrick School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Kendrick School
Address: London Road
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG1 5BN
Telephone Number: 0118 901 5859
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Kendrick School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Simmonds
Capacity: 920
Gender: Girls

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 939
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.6%

Location and administration

URN: 136448
DfE Number: 870/5413
UKPRN: 10032955
UPRN: 310000377
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reading (E06000038)
Constituency: Reading Central (E14001438)
Electoral Ward: Katesgrove (E05013871)

Easting & Northing: 472062E, 172974N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 6.52" N 0° 57' 51.14" W
Plus Code: 9C3XF22P+P8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Deenway Montessori School (0.2km)
  2. The Abbey School Reading (0.3km)
  3. Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading (0.5km)
  4. Katesgrove Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Reading School (0.8km)
  6. New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (0.9km)
  7. St John's Church of England Primary School (0.9km)
  8. Coley Primary School (0.9km)
  9. Groveside School (0.9km)
  10. Hamilton School (1.0km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Rebecca Jane Clarke - Trustee. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Clays - Member. Appointed on 26 April 2024 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Jagtar Dhadwal - Trustee. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mr Andrew James Green - Trustee. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mr Dean Heslington - Trustee. Appointed on 30 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 March 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Hillan - Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT). Appointed on 1 May 2025.
  • Mrs Eve Hubert - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 19 January 2026.
  • Ms Julia Jury - Trustee. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Christine Kattirtzi - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 April 2012. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Keith Miller - Member. Appointed on 1 February 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Keith Miller - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Chandreshekhar Natarajan - Trustee. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Mrs Faith Ramsay - Trustee. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Mrs Faith Ramsay - Member. Appointed on 26 March 2022 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Charles Ramsden - Member. Appointed on 4 June 2020 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Charles Ramsden - Trustee. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mr Charles Ramsden - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Lindsey Reece-Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Isabelle Sandy - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 8 September 1997. Term runs until 18 January 2026.
  • Mr Nick Simmonds - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Keith Skipsey - Trustee. Appointed on 26 March 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 25 March 2026.
  • Mr Keith Skipsey - Member. Appointed on 26 March 2022 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Ramesha Vaderahalli Balaraju - Trustee. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah Louise White - Trustee. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mr William Whittingham - Member. Appointed on 1 February 2011 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Dr William Whittingham - Trustee. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Dr Jennifer Yabsley - Trustee. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2029.