Reading for Pleasure
There is a growing body of evidence which illustrates the importance of reading for pleasure for both educational purposes as well as for personal development.
Recommended reading lists
Download our recommended reading list for all subjects and years. This shows which textbooks we use, as well as recommended revision guides and workbooks, and suggested wider reading too.
Download our English recommended reading list, with suggested books to read for enrichment and enjoyment for all students in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
Evidence suggests that there is a positive link between positive attitudes towards reading and scoring well on assessments, and that reading enjoyment is more important for children’s educational success than their family’s socio-economic status or their parents’ level of education.
Download Supporting your daughter’s reading progress: A guide for parents and carers with girls in Year 7. This explains what we do to support reading and how you could support your daughter’s reading progress too.