High Close School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 7-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wiltshire Road Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1TS |
| Phone | 01189785767 |
| Reference Number | 110181 |
High Close School is recognized as a good institution, demonstrating a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel cared for and motivated to learn. The school effectively caters to pupils with special educational needs, providing personalized support that helps them overcome barriers to learning. Pupils are encouraged to aim for academic success, and leaders are actively seeking to broaden opportunities for post-16 education and vocational pathways. Although the curriculum is well-structured, there is a recognized need to enhance career education and link it more effectively with practical work experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 73 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.38%
Girls: 35.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 6 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 7 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 9 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 11 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 12 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.2% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Sep 2023 | Education and residential inspection summary |
| 13 Dec 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations of behaviour with well-established routines
- Personalized support tailored to individual pupil needs
- Effective additional support for reading and literacy
- Pupils' personal development is well catered for
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for exploring vocational pathways
- Governors lack clear oversight of school improvement priorities
- Curriculum for careers education does not fully meet aspirations
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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