The Holt SchoolHolt Lane , Wokingham

The Holt School is a secondary school in Wokingham, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls 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 Holt School currently has around 1454 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 0.8% boys and 99.2% girls. Around 5.9% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.3%. indian pupils make up about 17% , followed by chinese at 10.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .