The Emmbrook School is a secondary school in Wokingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Emmbrook School currently has around 1309 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.3% boys and 43.7% girls. Around 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.9%).
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.
| Address: | Emmbrook Road, Wokingham, RG41 1JP |
| Website: | http://www.emmbrook.wokingham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189784406 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Nicholas McSweeney |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148453 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1219 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1309 |
| Number of Boys: | 737 |
| Number of Girls: | 572 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.90% | 784 |
| Other White | 8.10% | 106 |
| Indian | 5.80% | 76 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 59 |
| White and Asian | 3.90% | 51 |
| Chinese | 3.90% | 51 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 32 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 32 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 28 |
| African | 2.10% | 27 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 20 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmbrook Infant School Emmbrook Infant School , Emmbrook Road RG41 1JR | 4out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmbrook Junior School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JR | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmbrook Infant School Emmbrook Infant School , Emmbrook Road RG41 1JR | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmbrook Junior School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JR | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's CofE Primary School Howlett Grove , RG41 1BJ | - not rated | 712 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | - not rated | 2,291 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwood Pupil Referral Service Milton Road , RG40 1DD | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree School Woodward Close , Winnersh RG41 5LP | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CAMHS Phoenix School CAMHS Phoenix Unit , Wokingham Hospital RG41 2RE | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dromore Adjustment Centre 11 Park Avenue , RG40 2AJ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Close School Wiltshire Road , RG40 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.