Waingels

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

Reading, RG54RF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.3%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
24 April 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Waingels Road
Woodley
Reading, RG54RF
Phone
1189690336
Website
waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142166
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RF
Website
http://www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
Capacity
1331 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
1,419
Free School Meals
11.8% (167 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
10.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
28.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.1%
Ebacc Languages:
37.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.21
Progress 8 Range:
0.02 to 0.40
University Progression:
50.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
105 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.3 (+23.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.6 (+11.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.21 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
177
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,419 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(21 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

RESPECT PRIDE KINDNESS RESPONSIBILITY

Head Teacher's Message

Waingels is an inclusive school where everyone belongs, thrives and succeeds, with high expectations, strong support for personal development, and a focus on equipping students with a toolkit of skills for life.

Facilities

Waingels Wellbeing Hub The Den Canteen (in-house catering) Wellbeing Hub (in-school)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Personalised and enriched to meet the needs of all students Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview Key Stage 5 Curriculum Overview Knowledge Organisers Reading Room Extra Curricular Activities Core Curriculum Wider Curriculum

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