The Holt School
About The Holt School
The Holt School is a girls’ secondary in Wokingham, one of only two schools in the local authority to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, placing it in a select group among the ten state secondaries in the area. Its closest academic peers, according to local rankings, are The Piggott School, Maiden Erlegh School and St Crispin’s School, all of which are co-educational. The school’s headteacher, Anne Kennedy, leads a large roll of 1,454 pupils across the 11-18 age range. With no religious character and a fully selective admissions process, it draws families from across Wokingham and beyond who are looking for a single-sex environment through to sixth form. The school’s facilities include a swimming pool, theatre, chapel and a dedicated sixth form centre, alongside sports provision that covers rowing, hockey and gymnastics.
Key Details
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:30
Source: holtschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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