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Waingels
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- Woodley RG5 4RF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: GCSE results showed that pupils made above-average rates of progress overall.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and have a good attitude towards learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have regular training so that they are knowledgeable about procedures to keep pupils safe.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching has been particularly strengthened in English and mathematics.
Strengths and Challenges: Variability across subjects, most-able pupils not always challenged in all subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: School gathers views from all of the school community.
Communication: Opinions considered when reshaping practices; staff feel valued.
Parent Satisfaction: Staff and parents agree that pupils are safe at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors and trustees visit regularly and ask robust questions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have overhauled many policies and procedures, focusing on improving weaker areas.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and decreasing, staff take decisive action on safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders promote a caring school ethos, relationships respectful.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities for many extra-curricular activities, such as national science competitions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils experience a broad curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form students supported well, vast majority go on to higher education or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form provision is strong, significantly above average.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities recently strengthened.
Subjects Offered: Performed particularly well in English, mathematics, and humanities. Improvement needed in science and modern foreign languages.
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Waingels is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 1419 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have high expectations for all of our students and employees, and we want them to be proud of our school, our accomplishments, and our community.
Waingels "continues to be a good school.. where standards are growing rapidly," according to Ofsted's assessment.
Although Ofsted does not define us, we do acknowledge the need for external responsibility and are grateful for their approval of the accomplishments, advancements, and course we are taking.
In January 2018, the 2017 Performance Tables were released.
We are incredibly proud of what our students have accomplished.
Our Key Stage 4 students made excellent progress under the new regulations.
We are thrilled that the majority of our pupils go on to the sixth form and that 97% of our graduates secure a spot in a university or decide to pursue an apprenticeship or employment.
In Key Stages 3 and 4, our pupils complete an academic core curriculum.
However, our students also have access to a variety of practical and career-oriented courses, such as a wide range of performing and visual arts, physical education, and other humanities courses like business studies, psychology, and economics.
We provide a huge selection of extracurricular activities and groups that are not part of the regular curriculum.
Our students are also actively involved in the community, working with both domestic and international nonprofit organisations to generate money for worthwhile causes.
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Theresa May, the prime minister and our local member of parliament, at the school.
She came to see three Year 9 scientists who had won a Bill and Melinda Gates-sponsored national competition.
Waingels' employees are recognised by Ofsted as being sincere, dedicated, and determined, and they "will stop at nothing to make things even better."
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Waingels "continues to be a good school.. where standards are growing rapidly," according to Ofsted's assessment.
Although Ofsted does not define us, we do acknowledge the need for external responsibility and are grateful for their approval of the accomplishments, advancements, and course we are taking.
In January 2018, the 2017 Performance Tables were released.
We are incredibly proud of what our students have accomplished.
Our Key Stage 4 students made excellent progress under the new regulations.
We are thrilled that the majority of our pupils go on to the sixth form and that 97% of our graduates secure a spot in a university or decide to pursue an apprenticeship or employment.
In Key Stages 3 and 4, our pupils complete an academic core curriculum.
However, our students also have access to a variety of practical and career-oriented courses, such as a wide range of performing and visual arts, physical education, and other humanities courses like business studies, psychology, and economics.
We provide a huge selection of extracurricular activities and groups that are not part of the regular curriculum.
Our students are also actively involved in the community, working with both domestic and international nonprofit organisations to generate money for worthwhile causes.
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Theresa May, the prime minister and our local member of parliament, at the school.
She came to see three Year 9 scientists who had won a Bill and Melinda Gates-sponsored national competition.
Waingels' employees are recognised by Ofsted as being sincere, dedicated, and determined, and they "will stop at nothing to make things even better."
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 19.3 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.10% | 35.00% | 6.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 28% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 37.5% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 20.35% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 10.7% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 14.45% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 2.57 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 96.91% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 91.55% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 28.91% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 41.18% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 12.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.36% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 31.28% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 40.61% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 23.61% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 14.11% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.67% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 3 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 95.2% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 91.8% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 26.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 43% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 8.8% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.5% | 2.15% |
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results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 3 | 31.93% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 14 | 44.79% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 25.86% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 8 | 12.57% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 10 | 17.93% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.06 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 97.78% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 91.22% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 28.67% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 44.22% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 3.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.33% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 3 | 31.08% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 2 | 43.08% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 23.31% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 11 | 13.15% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 1 | 18% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.29% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 78.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 19.71% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 44% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 5.57% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18.43% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.43% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 31.38% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 42.54% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 24.92% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 15.85% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 17.31% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 83.71% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 155 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 68.71% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 24.86% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 47.14% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.14% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.14% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.14% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.45 | 32.43 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.32 | 32.65 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.10% | 15.41% | 13.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 117 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 63% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23.14% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5.57% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.99 | 39.79 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.89 | 40.17 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.3% | 20.73% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 142 | 120 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 63.29% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 22.86% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 5.71% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.91 3 | 34.23 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.70 6 | 34.33 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.3% | 14.01% | 13.04% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 113 | 125 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 61.33% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 22.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.75 2 | 34.73 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.30 7 | 34.95 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 17.63% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 30.4% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.2% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 24% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.6% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.07 | 30.02 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.67 | 31.56 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.4% | 16.84% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 24.4% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.4% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 20% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 1.8% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Waingels
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
