The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.4
10.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 86 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 640
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Trust
- HOLYPORT COLLEGE
- Head
- Mr ALASTAIR INGALL (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ascot Road, Holyport, Berkshire, SL6 3LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Holyport College a selective school?
No. Holyport College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holyport College's Ofsted rating?
Holyport College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holyport College?
Holyport College currently has 640 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holyport College take?
Holyport College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holyport College?
Holyport College is in Holyport, SL6 3LE, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holyport College have a sixth form?
Yes, Holyport College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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