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The Willink School

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The Willink School

School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3XJ

Community school
Pupils
1,233
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.8%
Attainment 8
51.8
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
57.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
91.6%
EBacc APS
5.01
EBacc 9-5
31.0%
EBacc 9-4
46.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.28
A*-A Grades
28.7%
A*-B Grades
47.6%
AAB+ %
19.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 112 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Willink School

The Willink School is a secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.8. The school has around 1,233 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: School Lane, Reading, RG7 3XJ | More schools in West Berkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Willink School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Willink School

What is The Willink School's Ofsted rating?
The Willink School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are The Willink School's latest exam results?
The Willink School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Willink School located?
The Willink School is a secondary school in Reading, West Berkshire (RG7 3XJ).
How many pupils attend The Willink School?
The Willink School has around 1,233 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Willink School with other schools?
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