The Wren School, Reading

The Wren School, Reading Nurture, Challenge, Inspire. Located in West Reading. We opened in September 2015 with a Year 7 cohort, and now with a vibrant Sixth Form from September 2020.

The Wren is an Academy Secondary School located in West Reading, and member of the Excalibur Academies Trust. The Wren team has an ambitious and inspiring vision - We believe that 'each child, regardless of background, will receive a world-class education, and be nurtured, challenges and inspired to aim high'.

📣 Welcome to our latest edition of Wren 10!We’re delighted to share our latest newsletter, celebrating some of the learn...
02/10/2026

đź“Ł Welcome to our latest edition of Wren 10!

We’re delighted to share our latest newsletter, celebrating some of the learning, support and opportunities happening across our school community.

đź–¤ Black History Month
Take a look at how our students have been learning about and celebrating Black history, culture and contributions, both within the classroom and across the wider school.

🎓 Thinking about life beyond The Wren
For our Year 11 students, now is an important time to start thinking about their next steps. There are a number of exciting opportunities coming up to explore.

đź“– Read the full newsletter to find out more: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/9FhZrg2myIowbR4i?ref=Link

Year 7 have been getting to grips with maps in Geography, exploring the local area and developing their understanding of...
02/10/2026

Year 7 have been getting to grips with maps in Geography, exploring the local area and developing their understanding of Reading’s geography.

It’s a great way to begin building key map-reading skills while learning more about the place they call home.

Prospective families are invited to join us for Coffee and Questions on Monday 19th October, ahead of completing their s...
01/10/2026

Prospective families are invited to join us for Coffee and Questions on Monday 19th October, ahead of completing their secondary school application.

This informal session is an opportunity to meet our Principal and SENCO and ask any questions you may have about life at The Wren.

Register your interest in attending here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7UYJL4T31s

Year 11 GCSE Graphics students have been developing their observational drawing skills as part of their current project ...
30/09/2026

Year 11 GCSE Graphics students have been developing their observational drawing skills as part of their current project work.

Students are exploring either architecture-inspired subjects or endangered animals, focusing on shape, detail, texture and accuracy as they develop their ideas.

Due to high demand, we've added an extra date to our Open Mornings! We’re opening our doors to prospective students and ...
29/09/2026

Due to high demand, we've added an extra date to our Open Mornings!

We’re opening our doors to prospective students and their families, with four Open Mornings offering the chance to explore the school, meet our staff and students, and find out more about life at The Wren.

đź“… Wednesday 7th October
đź“… Friday 9th October
đź“… Tuesday 13th October
đź“… Thursday 22nd October
⏰ 9:15am–10:15am

We look forward to welcoming you and giving you a feel for what makes The Wren a special place to learn.

Register your place here: https://bit.ly/WrenOpenMornings

Year 13 Progress Evening will take place on Tuesday 6th October.Families will receive a communication from the school wi...
29/09/2026

Year 13 Progress Evening will take place on Tuesday 6th October.

Families will receive a communication from the school with details of how to book appointments with their child’s teachers.

Please keep an eye on your messages for further information.

Come and discover The Wren.We’re opening our doors to prospective students and their families this October, with three O...
28/09/2026

Come and discover The Wren.

We’re opening our doors to prospective students and their families this October, with three Open Mornings offering the chance to explore the school, meet our staff and students, and find out more about life at The Wren.

đź“… Wednesday 7th October
đź“… Friday 9th October
đź“… Tuesday 13th October
⏰ 9:15am–10:15am

We look forward to welcoming you and giving you a feel for what makes The Wren a excellent place to learn.

Register your place here: https://bit.ly/WrenOpenMornings

📬 Our latest edition of Wren 10 is out! ✨This edition includes some lovely highlights and useful information from across...
25/09/2026

📬 Our latest edition of Wren 10 is out! ✨

This edition includes some lovely highlights and useful information from across our school community, including:

👏 Thank you to our students – a huge thank you to all the students who volunteered their time and helped to make our recent Open Evening for prospective families.

👥 Student Council Meeting – find out about our recent Student Council meeting.

🏫 Hire Our School Facilities – did you know that some of our school facilities are available to hire? Find out more.

👉 Read here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/GC2OxXKdeGCu96QN?ref=Link

Your voice could help shape the future of The Wren.We are looking for parents and carers who would be interested in join...
25/09/2026

Your voice could help shape the future of The Wren.

We are looking for parents and carers who would be interested in joining our Local Academy Committee as Parent Governors.

You do not need to be an education expert. What matters is bringing your experience, perspective and commitment to helping The Wren continue to develop and provide the best possible opportunities for our students.

Applications close on 2nd October.

25/09/2026

We’re recruiting!

We are looking for a reliable, approachable and enthusiastic Break & Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team and help make sure our students’ social times are safe, positive and enjoyable.

This is a permanent, term-time only role, working 20 hours per week from 10am–2pm.

đź“… Closing date: Monday 5th October at 9am
đź“Ť The Wren School, Reading
đź”— Find out more and apply: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142121/EDV-2026-WS-46364

Address

Ruhemann Street
Reading
RG303AE

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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