Our flagship Future Stories programme is transforming lives by working with local primary schools and communities to widen access to Reading School. 

This initiative focuses on Pupil Premium students and Looked After or Previously Looked After Children, helping to level the playing field and ensure that all talented young people—regardless of background—can thrive.

The Aims of Future Stories

1. Develop leadership and mentoring skills among current Reading School students by enabling them to work with local primary pupils.

2. Raise aspiration and increase access to Reading School among students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our goal is to significantly increase the number of Pupil Premium and looked-after pupils taking our entrance exam. Every student must meet the qualifying score, but through encouragement, mentoring, and outreach, we can help ensure more have the opportunity to try.