High Close School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
85
AGES
7 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Non-maintained special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(12/09/2023)
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89%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

31%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
1.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
47.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Wiltshire Road
Wokingham
RG40 1TS
01189785767

School Description

Pupils speak highly of their education at High Close School. They feel accepted and cared for, and they thrive in this inclusive setting. Pupils who are new this term were seen to have settled quickly, and one told inspectors that they have already made new friends. Staff get to know pupils quickly and form strong and trusting relationships. This means that each pupil receives personalised support to help them to overcome any barriers to learning. Expectations of behaviour are high. Well-established class routines help pupils to engage and focus on their learning. Adults take a consistent approach when providing additional support to pupils who need help to manage their behaviour. Pupils are actively involved in developing strategies to help them improve their self-regulation and understand their emotions. Pupils are consistently encouraged to aim for success in their education. They understand that gaining qualifications is an important goal to work towards. This sense of purpose motivates them to persist in learning. While a range of study options are provided, leaders plan to develop this. They are keen to broaden pupils’ aspirations for their post-16 education, training or employment.

High Close School Parent Reviews



83% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 22% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 61% Strongly Agree 17% Agree 6% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>61, "strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 22% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 22% Strongly Agree 44% Agree 17% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>22, "strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 17% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 17% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 22% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 44% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 17% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 28% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>28} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 17% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 6% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>6} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Yes 83% No 17% {"yes"=>83, "no"=>17} Figures based on 18 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 67% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>67, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 3 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 3 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 3 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 3 responses up to 08-07-2024
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 3 responses up to 08-07-2024

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