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The Emmbrook School
Emmbrook Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1JP, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.2 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,309
Capacity
1,219
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 50.7, placing it in the top 27% nationally. Notably, 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% progress to university, indicating a strong academic foundation and university readiness. However, with only 20% of students entering the EBacc, there may be opportunities to enhance the breadth of the curriculum offered.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 50.7 | Top 27% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 56% | Top 25% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.9%
White Other8.1%
Asian Indian5.8%
Mixed Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Asian Chinese3.9%
Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.42168, -0.85167 · RG41 1JP
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN148453
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Emmbrook School rated by Ofsted?
The Emmbrook School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is The Emmbrook School a good school?
The Emmbrook School scores 64.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Emmbrook School in GCSEs?
The Emmbrook School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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