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Waingels

Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4RF

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Pupils
1,421
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.3%
Attainment 8
50.7
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.8%
Basics 9-5
53.6%

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
48.1%
EBacc APS
4.67
EBacc 9-5
24.3%
EBacc 9-4
34.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.00
A*-A Grades
21.4%
A*-B Grades
45.0%
AAB+ %
10.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 111 students entered

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About Waingels

Waingels is a secondary school in Reading, Wokingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.7. The school has around 1,421 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Waingels Road, Reading, RG5 4RF | More schools in Wokingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Waingels, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Good (predecessor: Waingels College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Waingels

What is Waingels's Ofsted rating?
Waingels received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Waingels's latest exam results?
Waingels: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Waingels located?
Waingels is a secondary school in Reading, Wokingham (RG5 4RF).
How many pupils attend Waingels?
Waingels has around 1,421 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Waingels with other schools?
View Waingels's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wokingham.