The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.48
Band 1Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,309
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- THE CIRCLE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nicholas McSweeney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Emmbrook Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEmmbrook Junior School
Primary · Very close
Emmbrook Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Cecilia's CofE Primary School
Primary · 652m away
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Primary · 973m away
The Hawthorns Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Oak Tree School
Free school · Grammar · 1.2km away
CAMHS Phoenix School
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
High Close School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Emmbrook School a selective school?
No. The Emmbrook School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Emmbrook School's Ofsted rating?
The Emmbrook School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Emmbrook School?
The Emmbrook School currently has 1,309 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Emmbrook School take?
The Emmbrook School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Emmbrook School?
The Emmbrook School is in Wokingham, RG41 1JP, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Emmbrook School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Emmbrook School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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