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The Holt School
Holt Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1EE, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.0 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,454
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 63.7, placing it in the top 6% nationally. An impressive 89% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 80% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating strong academic performance. The school also has a high EBacc entry rate of 78%, reflecting a robust curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 63.7 | Top 6% 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%. | 89% | Top 7% 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%. | 80% | Top 5% 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%. | 78% | Top 5% 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%. | 65% | Top 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.3%
Asian Indian17.0%
Asian Chinese10.1%
White Other5.2%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.41660, -0.84244 · RG41 1EE
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN136880
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.holtschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Holt School rated by Ofsted?
The Holt School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is The Holt School a good school?
The Holt School scores 95.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Holt School in GCSEs?
The Holt School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.7. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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