The Piggott School

A good academy converter school in Wokingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Piggott School.

Reading, RG108DS Ofsted: Good Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
70.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 82.7%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
29 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Twyford Road
Wargrave
Reading, RG108DS
Phone
1189402357
Website
piggottschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136891
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8DS
Website
www.piggottschool.org
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1548 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,868
Free School Meals
6.0% (112 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
206 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
82.7 (+30.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.2 (+18.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
36.9 (+17.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
125
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,868 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Go and do likewise"

Respect Equality Honesty Dedication Courage Love

The Piggott School is a Church of England Academy. Our Christian vision is rooted in Luke 10:25-37, The Parable of the Good Samaritan, and we seek to 'Go and do likewise'.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome. As Headteacher, I am extremely proud and honoured to lead our outstanding school and it is my pleasure to introduce you to The Piggott School. We are committed to a learning environment that celebrates individuals whilst securing a collective sense of community and pride in all that we achieve together, with a broad and ambitious curriculum and a distinctive Christian ethos guiding our actions.

Facilities

3G pitch (full-size, floodlit) Brand new tennis and netball courts (2025) Air conditioned IT suites and drop in IT rooms Site wide Wi-Fi for BYOD Free access to 5 personal copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on devices (Office 365) Google Apps is at the core of BYOD use at school

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After School Club 2025-26 is available as wraparound care after school.