Waingels
About Waingels
Waingels sits exactly on the Wokingham local authority average for Progress 8, scoring 0.21 — a precise match that places it fifth out of ten secondary schools in the borough. That alignment with the LA average is unusual in itself: most schools either sit above or below the benchmark, but Waingels lands right on it, suggesting it delivers exactly the level of academic progress the authority expects across its cohort. Where it does stand apart is in maths, where the Progress 8 score jumps to 0.42, well above the school's overall figure and significantly higher than English (0.1) and the EBacc subjects (0.19). That maths strength is the school's clearest academic differentiator. The school is comfortably oversubscribed — 430 applications for 202 places in the 2025/26 intake, with 166 first-preference offers — which tells you local families see it as a reliable, popular option, even if it's not the flashiest performer in the LA.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: waingels.wokingham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waingels
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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications