Ofsted: Good

High Close School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Wendy Gosling (Principal)

location_onWokingham, RG40 1TS

language Visit Website phone 1189785767

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

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Attainment 8

1.8

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Wokingham

#4,478 of 4,663 nationally

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High Close School is a Non-maintained special school school in Wokingham, serving ages 7-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

High Close School is a non-maintained special school in Wokingham, admitting pupils aged 7-18. The school has approximately 73 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.8, placing the school #16 in Wokingham and #4,478 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

1.8

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.3%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0

2023

Progress 8 Score

-3.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.00

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

4.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

14.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.1

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 September 2023

Inspection Report

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12 September 2023

Inspection Report

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13 December 2021

Inspection Report

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27 February 2018

Inspection Report

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05 July 2017

Inspection Report

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22 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 June 2011

Inspection Report

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21 May 2008

Inspection Report

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21 February 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-02-27

Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-07-05

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-01-22

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.5%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 73 pupils. During this period, there were 4 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	73	4	5.5%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	73	9	12.3%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	85	11	12.9%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	85	7	8.2%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	80	4	5.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	85	14	16.5%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	85	7	8.2%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	78	8	10.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	79	5	6.3%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	78	11	14.1%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	75	4	5.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	77	2	2.6%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	76	7	9.2%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	74	9	12.2%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	79	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	79	5	6.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	78	1	1.3%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	85	8	9.4%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	85	17	20.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	83	9	10.8%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	82	13	15.9%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	85	14	16.5%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	86	27	31.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	85	7	8.2%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	82	16	19.5%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	81	19	23.5%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

High Close School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)