Holyport College is a secondary school in Holyport, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Holyport College currently has around 640 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 64% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Ascot Road, Holyport, SL6 3LE
Website: www.holyportcollege.org.uk
Telephone: 01628640150
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Windsor and Maidenhead
Headteacher / Principal: Mr ALASTAIR INGALL
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139971

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 541
Number of Pupils: 640
Number of Boys: 315
Number of Girls: 325

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British50.50%323
African8.00%51
Unclassified7.30%47
Other Mixed7.20%46
Other White5.60%36
Indian5.00%32
White and Asian4.20%27
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%17
Pakistani2.20%14
White and Black Caribbean1.70%11
White and Black African1.60%10
Other Asian1.30%8
Irish0.80%5
Chinese0.80%5
Other Black0.80%5
Caribbean0.30%2
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.32)
Of the 86 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 63 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.32
Local authority average
0.22
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
87%
Local authority average
34%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
60%
Local authority average
42%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
54.2
Local authority average
45.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.3
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
90%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holyport CofE Primary School
Stroud Farm Road , Holyport SL6 2LP
3out of 4 1,676 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Holyport CofE (Aided) Primary School
Stroud Farm Road , Holyport SL6 2LP
- not rated 1,676 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodlands Park Primary School
Heywood Avenue , Woodlands Park SL6 3JB
3out of 4 3,016 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodlands Park Primary School
Heywood Avenue , Woodlands Park SL6 3JB
- not rated 3,016 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Braywick Court School
Hibbert Road , SL6 1UU
4out of 4 3,071 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holyport College
Ascot Road , SL6 3LE
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Winbury School
Braywick Park , Hibbert Road SL6 1UU
- not rated 3,070 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.