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High Close School
Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1TS, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.2 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
73
Capacity
94
Ages
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 7 to 18, catering to a smaller cohort of 73 pupils. However, academic performance shows significant challenges, with no students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at GCSE, and a low Attainment 8 score of 1.8. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths in providing tailored support for individual needs.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2018Older 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. | 1.8 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.2%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other2.7%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Location
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51.41597, -0.83134 · RG40 1TS
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN110181
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.highclose.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is High Close School rated by Ofsted?
High Close School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2018.
Is High Close School a good school?
High Close School scores 30.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 High Close School in GCSEs?
High Close School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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