Waingels
Reading, RG5 4RF · Wokingham · secondary school
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5th 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 640 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 60.5 · 82 | 30% | 2.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.21 · 65 | 25% | 1.63 |
| 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.
Waingels overview
How it's doing
Waingels is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2023-07). In 2024/25, 53.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Focus Hub, Anime/Manga Club, Christian Union, Science Club, Young Writer's Club, Book Nook, Chess Club, and Eco Committee. Sports include Cricket, Rounders, Ultimate Frisbee, Athletics, and Tennis. Arts and music options include the Monday Concert Band, Lower and Senior School Choirs, Knit & Knatter, Dance, and Art Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,382 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,331. 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.
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What
What Ofsted said about Waingels
Overview
Waingels is confirmed as a good school, offering an inclusive community where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high standards with an ambitious vision, ensuring most students are respectful, proud of their school, and positive about their learning. The curriculum is well-designed, providing both technical and academic pathways, while staff demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy an "inclusive community" where bullying is not accepted and "any teacher is a safe haven".
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" and builds knowledge effectively, with sixth-form students achieving very well.
- Teachers use "skilful questioning" to identify misconceptions and employ effective strategies to help pupils retain new knowledge.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved, with clear systems for support and key workers.
- Leaders promote wider development through comprehensive careers education, work experience, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must embed a "clear, coherent approach to teaching early reading" across the school to support pupils who lack fluency or confidence.
- Leaders should address "small pockets of poor behaviour" where current systems are not seen as effective by some pupils and parents.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems that are clearly understood by all staff and pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.6 |
| 2024/25 | 50.8 |
| 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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