Holyport College

A good free schools school in Windsor and Maidenhead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holyport College.

Holyport, SL63LE Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.58
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.1%
Continue in education or training
71.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
23 May 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Ascot Road
Holyport, SL63LE
Phone
1628640150
Website
holyportcollege.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139971
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ascot Road, Holyport, SL6 3LE
Website
www.holyportcollege.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HOLYPORT COLLEGE
Capacity
541 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
613
Free School Meals
10.1% (62 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.3
English Attainment 8:
11.8
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.3
Ebacc English:
95.2%
Ebacc Entry:
54.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.7%
Ebacc Languages:
86.7%
Ebacc Maths:
96.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.58
Progress 8 Range:
0.22 to 0.94
University Progression:
76.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
77.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
76%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
109 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
54.2 (+34.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.1 (+25.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
77.0 (+20.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.3 (+15.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.58 (+0.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
68
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
613 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(47 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A joyous and inclusive education"

Kindness Community Opportunity Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Holyport College offers a joyous, inclusive education with a strong academic focus, extensive co-curricular provision and a culture where every student belongs and is empowered to develop their own sense of self.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Netball Rugby Union Fives

Facilities

Boarding facilities Boarding houses

Curriculum Highlights

The College has an unashamedly academic curriculum. All students are expected to take up to ten GCSEs including the English Baccalaureate (English, Maths, Science, Geography or History and a Modern Foreign Language). Sixth Form curriculum is focused on preparing students for access to Oxford and Cambridge and Russell Group Universities.

Admissions Criteria

Two entry points: Year 7 and Sixth Form. From Years 7 to 11, Holyport College is an all-ability, comprehensive school and the Sixth Form is academically selective. Holyport College gives priority to a proportion of Year 7 day places to pupils eligible for the pupil premium (up to 20%). Entry points and admissions policy details are described in the Admissions sections.

Financial Information

Boarding Fees are payable termly in advance and include meals and the opportunities for many free co-curricular activities and scholar talks at Eton. A non-refundable deposit of £3,000 is required for UK residents or MOD sponsored students; £6,000 for those whose main residence is outside the UK. Boarding fees are exempt from VAT. Deposit values quoted are for 2025-26 and will increase to £3,250 and £6,500 for 2026-27.

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