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The Willink School
School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.1 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,233
Capacity
995
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong focus on academic achievement, this secondary school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.9, placing it in the top 23% nationally. A notable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 75% progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. However, parents may want to consider the school's performance in the context of the local authority and overall student satisfaction, as specific data on parent feedback is not provided.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.9 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 92% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.5%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.39644, -1.07044 · RG7 3XJ
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN110048
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.willinkschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Willink School rated by Ofsted?
The Willink School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2014.
Is The Willink School a good school?
The Willink School scores 66.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Willink School in GCSEs?
The Willink School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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