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The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School

Wokingham, RG5 3EUSecondary School·Ages 11-18
Goodby Ofsted

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Capacity

1,506

Pupils

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Demand

About The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Wokingham community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,506 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has rated The Bulmershe School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Woodfin, it falls under Wokingham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.14 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 46.0. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. Additionally, ranked 1881st out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 9 in Wokingham.

The Bulmershe School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).

On-site facilities at The Bulmershe School include Swimming Pool, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Astro Turf, Tennis Courts, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rowing, Football, Hockey, Netball and 4 more, as well as clubs including Debate, Chess, DofE, Newspaper and 3 more.

For families exploring secondary schools in Wokingham, The Bulmershe School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodlands Avenue, Reading, Wokingham, RG5 3EU
HeadteacherAmanda Woodfin
Local AuthorityWokingham
Number of Pupils1,506

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-0.14)

1881st of 3,141

Nationally

Top 60%

287th of 461

In South East

Top 62%

8th of 9

In Wokingham

Top 89%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-0.14Average

Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+46.0Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)69%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)46%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
98 students

Average Points per Entry

33.5Grade C+

Value Added Score

-0.06Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

34.7Grade C+
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)21%
Avg Points per Entry over timeDeclining -2.9

'21/22

36.5

'22/23

36.1

'23/24

33.5

Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsAstro TurfTennis CourtsSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RowingFootballHockeyNetballRugbyBasketballDanceBadminton

Clubs & Activities

DebateChessDuke of EdinburghNewspaperScience ClubOrchestraEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Bulmershe School

The Bulmershe School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01189353353www.thebulmersheschool.com/

Woodlands Avenue, Reading

Wokingham, RG5 3EU

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Woodlands Avenue, Reading

Wokingham, RG5 3EU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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