Maiden Erlegh School
105%
Capacity
1,872
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Maiden Erlegh School
Maiden Erlegh School in Wokingham has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every category in its most recent graded inspection, a significant jump from its previous Good rating. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.64 is the single most telling exam metric here: it means pupils achieve nearly two-thirds of a grade higher per subject than the national average. That score places the school second out of nine secondary schools in Wokingham local authority, well above the LA average of 0.21. Nationally, it sits in the top 11 per cent of all schools, and in the South East region it ranks 61st out of 461. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 58.5 and EBacc average point score of 5.46 reinforce the picture of strong academic performance across the board.
At GCSE, 82.3 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 55.2 per cent hit the same benchmark at grade 5 or above. Over three-quarters of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, and 44.4 per cent achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. The school’s sixth form is also rated Outstanding, with a value-added score of 0.17 and an average points per entry of 37.63, equivalent to a B- grade. The best three A-levels averaged at B- as well. Progress 8 breakdowns show strongest gains in open subjects (0.8) and EBacc subjects (0.67), with maths at 0.58 and English at 0.36. The school’s progress banding is classified as well above average.
Maiden Erlegh is a large, mixed, non-denominational secondary school with a sixth form, serving 1,872 pupils against a capacity of 1,788. It is heavily oversubscribed: for 272 places in Year 7, there were 912 total applications and 357 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.35. The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, science labs, art studios, and a sixth form centre. Sports include rugby, cricket, athletics, and tennis, while clubs range from chess and coding to Model UN and DofE. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, with a resourced provision on site. Parent View responses from 163 families show 88 per cent would recommend the school, with particularly strong agreement that children are happy and feel safe.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Silverdale Rd, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 7HS |
| Headteacher | Steve Jump |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Number of Pupils | 1,872 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,872 / 1,788 (105% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (30 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.64)
336th of 3,141
Nationally
61st of 461
In South East
2nd of 9
In Wokingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
39.0
'22/23
38.1
'23/24
37.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2375%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 275 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)75%
- FE college14%
- Sixth form college4%
- Apprenticeship1%
- Employment1%
- Not sustained1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2368%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 213 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
24%
Russell Group
24%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)68%
- Employment15%
- Not sustained8%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology88
- Mathematics85
- Sociology84
- Geography57
- Biology54
- Business Studies:Single52
- Chemistry47
- Physics36
- Economics35
- Law34
- English Literature29
- Computer Studies / Computing24
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
163 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed272
912
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
357 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian39.6%
- White British35.7%
- Mixed7.9%
- White (other)7.7%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maiden Erlegh School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Silverdale Rd, Reading
Wokingham, RG6 7HS
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