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The Piggott School
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.1 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,885
Capacity
1,548
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this all-through school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. A remarkable 91% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 79% progress to university, with 40% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a strong community environment.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 61.9 | 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%. | 91% | Top 6% 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%. | 75% | Top 7% 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%. | 47% | Top 21% 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%. | 39% | Top 21% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
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%. | 79% | 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%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 200 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
75%
School keeps me informed
60%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.6%
White Other5.8%
Asian Chinese3.7%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black African1.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.49038, -0.87126 · RG10 8DS
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN136891
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.piggottschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Piggott School rated by Ofsted?
The Piggott School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2017.
Is The Piggott School a good school?
The Piggott School scores 98.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Piggott School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Piggott School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Piggott School in GCSEs?
The Piggott School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.9. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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