Located in Reading, Waingels is a secondary school, 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.
Waingels currently has around 1421 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.1%. unclassified pupils make up about 35.4%
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 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Waingels Road, Reading, RG5 4RF |
| Website: | http://www.waingels.wokingham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01189690336 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wokingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lindsey Humber |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142166 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/04/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1331 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1421 |
| Number of Boys: | 712 |
| Number of Girls: | 709 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.10% | 556 |
| Unclassified | 35.40% | 503 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 56 |
| Pakistani | 3.90% | 55 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 53 |
| Chinese | 3.20% | 45 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 39 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 18 |
| African | 1.30% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 14 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Bank Infant School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Junior School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Infant School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank Junior School Duffield Road , Woodley RG5 4RW | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley CofE Primary School Hurricane Way , Woodley RG5 4UX | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waingels College Denmark Avenue , Woodley RG5 4RF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waingels Waingels Road , Woodley RG5 4RF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bulmershe School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Blue Coat School Holme Park , Sonning Lane RG4 6SU | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Park School Bridge Farm Road , Twyford RG10 9PP | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington School Woodlands Avenue , Woodley RG5 3EU | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.