Maiden Erlegh School in Reading

Contact details for the school

School Name: Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Address: 81 Crescent Road
Town/City: Reading
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG1 5SL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0118 966 8065
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Maiden Erlegh Trust
Sponsor: Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Gibbs
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 889 (62% boys & 38% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29%

Location and administration

URN: 141886
DfE Number: 870/4001
UKPRN: 10053827
UPRN: 310082662
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reading (E06000038)
Constituency: Reading Central (E14001438)
Electoral Ward: Park (E05013874)

Easting & Northing: 473724E, 172621N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 54.32" N 0° 56' 25.32" W
Plus Code: 9C3XC3X5+9V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Yogesh Bhide - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 January 2027.
  • Stuart Earl - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Steven Fisher - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Sarah Gibbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Matt Grantham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Dolly Mishra - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 June 2028.
  • Chandrashekhar Natarajan - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2027.
  • Beth Poole - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 14 October 2024. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Edith Rigby - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 May 2029.
  • Philip Simmons - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Marie Withers - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2027.