The WREN School

A requires improvement free schools school in Reading. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The WREN School.

Reading, RG302BB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.2%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
23 January 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
61-63 Bath Road
Reading, RG302BB
Phone
1182143888
Website
wren.excalibur.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142121
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB
Website
https://wren.excalibur.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1176 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
1,003
Free School Meals
25.4% (255 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.9
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.9
Ebacc English:
95.2%
Ebacc Entry:
15.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.2%
Ebacc Languages:
23.1%
Ebacc Maths:
96.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.13
Progress 8 Range:
-0.35 to 0.09
University Progression:
47.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
49 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
56 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
111
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,003 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Each child, regardless of background will receive a world-class education and be nurtured, challenged and inspired to aim high."

Nurture Challenge Inspire

Head Teacher's Message

Principal John Salberg invites families to visit The Wren and join the school on its journey to exceptional education.

Facilities

Main Building facilities: Restaurant, Café, Library, Theatre, Studio, Sunken Garden Sports Centre: Dance Studio, Fitness Suite, Sports Hall, Multi Use Games Area (all 3 courts), Multi Use Games Area – 1 court, Multi Use Games Area – 2 courts, All Weather Pitch 4G, All Weather Pitch 4G – half pitch – Off peak

Curriculum Highlights

Rich and purposeful curriculum offering an extensive blend of academic and practical opportunities that challenge and inspire students to explore, discover and learn new things. Quality First Teaching and Learning with inspirational classrooms.

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