The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.7
19.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
80%
38.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,454
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 5.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- THE HOLT SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Anne Kennedy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Holt Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1EE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Holt School a selective school?
No. The Holt School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Holt School's Ofsted rating?
The Holt School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Holt School?
The Holt School currently has 1,454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Holt School take?
The Holt School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Holt School?
The Holt School is in Wokingham, RG41 1EE, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Holt School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Holt School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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