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The Holt School
Outstandinggraded 28/03/2023Ages 11–181,454 pupils
The Holt School is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wokingham. The school has around 1,454 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/03/2023, The Holt School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1), an average Attainment 8 score of 65.1 and 77% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wokingham can view The Holt School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 28/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 863.7
England avg 45.1 · was 64.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1
Grade 5+ English & maths80%
England avg 45% · was 76% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths89%
England avg 65% · was 90% in 2023/24
EBacc entry78%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.99
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 42.3
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 42.1
AAB or better33%
Retention100%
Value added+0.18
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake4.7%
Free school meals4.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.9%
Attendance93.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wokingham
All schools in Wokingham →Walter Infant School0.3 miSt Paul's CofE Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miCAMHS Phoenix SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miSt Cecilia's CofE Primary School0.5 miThe Emmbrook SchoolGood · 0.5 miHigh Close SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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