School to specialise in classics

A school in Berkshire is to become a centre of excellence for the teaching of Latin and Greek.

Reading School has been awarded specialist college status for the humanities, including geography, English and the classics.

The status means the school, in Erleigh Road, will receive extra funding for four years of £129 per pupil and £150,000 to spend on equipment.

Staff will also help to promote the specialist subjects at other schools.

Headteacher Andrew Linnell said: "This is great news. The staff, students and the governing body are thrilled.

"Our unique combination of specialisms in geography, English and classics will give us an exciting opportunity to develop initiatives unique to Reading."