The Holt School
Wokingham, RG41 1EE · Wokingham · secondary school
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1st 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 201 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 9.6/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 82.7 · 95 | 30% | 2.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.96 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 65.2 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Holt School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 80.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.96 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Holt Singers, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Piano Duet club, and Grade 5 Theory Club. Sports include rounders, athletics, netball, and hockey. Arts and music activities feature productions of Les Miserables, trips to see Wicked, and a professional orchestra film music concert.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,468 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
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress when comparing against similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for music students aiming for Grade 5 theory?
What Ofsted said about The Holt School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders set "very high aspirations" and pupils achieve "exceedingly high aspirations and outcomes." It highlights a "carefully crafted curriculum" delivered by teachers who use "highly effective strategies," resulting in an environment where pupils "flourish" and relationships are "exceptionally positive."
Strengths
- Teachers deliver lessons "exceptionally well," using accurate assessment to identify gaps and plan subsequent learning.
- The curriculum is inclusive, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve "remarkable outcomes."
- Pupils benefit from a "plethora of deliberately planned opportunities," including competitive house systems and oversubscribed clubs.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring "very few pupils struggle" and those who do receive expert support to catch up quickly.
- The sixth form provides "tailored, unbiased guidance" and a balanced programme of vocational and academic subjects.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining a "constant focus on the well-being and safety of pupils" and ensuring staff receive "regular and up-to-date safeguarding training of the highest quality."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.6 |
| 2024/25 | 63.7 |
| 2025/26 | 65.2 |
| 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
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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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