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The Emmbrook School

Wokingham, RG41 1JPSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
-0.01
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
194 1st-choice / 237 places
Ranking
#1,538
of 3,141 nationally

About The Emmbrook School

The Emmbrook School in Wokingham is a mixed state secondary with a sixth form, and it is currently oversubscribed by a considerable margin. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 846 applications for 237 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.57. Of those, 194 families put Emmbrook as their first preference, and 193 first-preference offers were made, indicating that almost every family who wanted it most got a place, but competition for the remaining spots is fierce. The school is running above its official capacity of 1,219 pupils, with 1,309 on roll, which suggests it is a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.9 per cent, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools and reflects the relatively affluent Wokingham area. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Nicholas McSweeney.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEmmbrook Road, Wokingham, Wokingham, RG41 1JP
HeadteacherNicholas McSweeney
Local AuthorityWokingham
Number of Pupils1,309
Free School Meals (FSM)11.9%
School Capacity1,309 / 1,219 (107% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolSports HallTennis CourtsAstro TurfTheatreDining HallScience LabsPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

BasketballRowingFootballGymnasticsMartial ArtsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubNewspaperDramaChoirCodingModel United NationsChessYoung EnterpriseEco ClubDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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