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The Piggott School

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personMr Derren Gray

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location_onReading, RG10 8DS

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,829

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Attainment 8

61.9

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Wokingham

#208 of 3,216 nationally

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The Piggott School is a Academy converter secondary school in Reading, serving ages 4-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Piggott School is an academy converter in Reading, Wokingham, admitting pupils aged 4-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE PIGGOTT CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,885 pupils on roll, of whom 6% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.9, placing the school #2 in Wokingham and #208 of 3,216 nationally. 74.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 41.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 7% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #30 of 9 primaries in Wokingham and #8,001 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 65.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 33.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

61.9

Grade 5+ E&M

74.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)41.0%

Entering EBacc46.50%

EBacc APS5.49

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48.10%

EBacc APS5.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS5.17

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.71

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.93

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS5.52

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS5.32

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

183

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.2%

Achieving A*–A33.8%

Achieving A*–B65.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.5%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

210

Retention rate96.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

210

Retention rate99.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

165

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 67%

Reading90% LA 82%

Writing69% LA 74%

Maths90% LA 79%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 67%England 61%

Reading90% LA 81% · Eng 74%

Writing76% LA 77% · Eng 72%

Maths79% LA 79% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

50%

LA 66%England 60%

Reading67% LA 80% · Eng 73%

Writing83% LA 75% · Eng 71%

Maths60% LA 79% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3.7

Read

LA 1.0

-5.9 to -1.4

-1.0

Write

LA -0.2

-3.2 to 1.1

-3.5

Maths

LA 0.6

-5.6 to -1.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 73%England 65%

Reading-% LA 80% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 84% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 83% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.5

Write

LA -0.5

Maths

LA 0.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 70%

Reading-% LA 80%

Writing-% LA 81%

Maths-% LA 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.4

Write

LA -0.2

Maths

LA 0.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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29 November 2017

Inspection Report

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22 January 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-29

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-01-22

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

0.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.2%(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 1,885 pupils. During this period, there were 7 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,885	7	0.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,889	13	0.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,854	4	0.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,868	6	0.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,866	8	0.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,826	13	0.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,829	12	0.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,826	17	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,753	2	0.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,762	2	0.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,758	9	0.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,642	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,637	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,633	6	0.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,554	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,554	3	0.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,546	4	0.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,496	1	0.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,494	11	0.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,493	15	1.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,429	7	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,437	6	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,442	4	0.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,385	6	0.4%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,389	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,385	4	0.3%	3.1%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 89 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 63 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 52 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree63%

disagree17%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree50%

disagree21%

don't know13%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree38%

agree21%

disagree4%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable29%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree46%

disagree13%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree63%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree58%

disagree4%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree46%

disagree17%

don't know13%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree50%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

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)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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