St Crispin's School
Wokingham, RG40 1SS · Wokingham · secondary school
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8th of 9 secondary schools in Wokingham we can score, 10 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.5 · 70 | 30% | 2.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.52 · 84 | 25% | 2.11 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.3 · 81 | 10% | 0.81 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Crispin's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.52 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,549 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who need to close the gap between their progress and the national median? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Crispin's School
Overview
St Crispin’s School is described as a welcoming community where pupils feel safe, supported, and proud to belong. The report highlights a highly inclusive culture underpinned by strong relationships, with attendance and behaviour rated at a 'strong standard' while other areas meet the 'expected standard'.
Strengths
- Attendance is 'highly effective and sustained', with overall rates above national figures and persistent absence 'significantly low'.
- Pupils’ behaviour is 'impressive', characterised by 'calm, respectful conduct' and positive relationships with staff.
- Inclusion is a 'passionate commitment', ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) feel they 'belong' and receive tailored support.
- Personal development is 'at the heart' of the school, with a comprehensive curriculum and 'high-quality' careers guidance preparing pupils for future steps.
- Staff demonstrate 'infectious enthusiasm' for their subjects, creating an ambitious curriculum that captures pupils’ interests.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching is 'consistently effective across the curriculum' by providing strategies to narrow knowledge gaps for disadvantaged pupils and support those at an earlier stage of reading.
- Leaders should continue to build on post-16 provision, ensuring 'higher proportions of students achieve the top academic grades'.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing 'an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility' and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.5 |
| 2024/25 | 51.7 |
| 2025/26 | 53.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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