High Close School
Non-maintained special school · Ages 7–18 · Wokingham
High Close School is a special school in Wokingham for ages 7–18. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 13 September 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, RG40 1TS
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Council
- Wokingham
- Pupils on roll
- 68 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 13 September 2023
Strengths
- “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.”
To improve
- “While a range of study options are provided, leaders plan to develop this.”
- “However, leaders know that there are not yet enough varied opportunities for pupils to fully explore a broader range of future pathways.”
- “Currently, there are limited opportunities to explore the world of work through the current curriculum offer.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 1.8 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Wokingham.
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