The Emmbrook School

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

Wokingham, RG411JP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.01
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.3%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
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
17 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
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
Emmbrook Road
Wokingham, RG411JP
Phone
1189784406
Website
emmbrook.wokingham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148453
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Emmbrook Road, Wokingham, RG41 1JP
Website
http://www.emmbrook.wokingham.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CIRCLE TRUST
Capacity
1219 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
1,275
Free School Meals
11.6% (148 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
Ebacc English:
94.3%
Ebacc Entry:
18.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
80.2%
Ebacc Languages:
32.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.01
Progress 8 Range:
-0.22 to 0.20
University Progression:
53.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
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
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
89 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.3 (+18.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.3 (+8.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
159
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,275 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(14 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

FAIR (Family, Ambition, Integrity and Respect)

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Nick McSweeney welcomes visitors and emphasises FAIR values (Family, Ambition, Integrity, Respect) and aims for healthy, happy, well-rounded students who achieve academic and personal excellence.

Curriculum Highlights

Modelled on the National Curriculum Includes personal, social and health education (PSHE) Includes careers and work related learning Includes religious education (RE) Subjects listed include Art, Business and Economics, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Maths, Science, Modern Languages, Music, Physical Education, Geography, History & Classical Civilisation, Religious Studies, and more

Admissions Criteria

Admissions arrangements for intake 2026/27; oversubscription criteria; Year 7 admissions; applications via home local authority. References to Admissions arrangements 2026-2027 and information for Year 7 admissions are available on the Admissions page.

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