The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.9
18.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
32.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 203 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 159 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,885
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Alexander (Secondary Headteacher) Claire Waite (Primary Headteacher) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Piggott School a selective school?
No. The Piggott School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Piggott School's Ofsted rating?
The Piggott School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Piggott School?
The Piggott School currently has 1,885 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Piggott School take?
The Piggott School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Piggott School?
The Piggott School is in Reading, RG10 8DS, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Piggott School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Piggott School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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