Schools across Wokingham
Local authority · 87 schools across 11 towns
87
57 primary · 9 secondary
33,945
92% capacity used
20
2 outstanding · 18 good
36,987
3,042 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
84.2%
KS2 Maths
81.1%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,556 spare places
Secondary Schools
169 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.4%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
12.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
59
2024/25
Absence trend across Wokingham schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
56%
Plans Issued
251
Assessment Requests
471
Tribunal Cases
28
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
122
Lodged
(4.3%)
84
Heard
12
Successful
(14%)
Primary (infant classes)
59
Lodged
(2.9%)
45
Heard
5
Successful
(11%)
Secondary
81
Lodged
(3.0%)
49
Heard
6
Successful
(12%)
Total
203
Lodged
(3.6%)
133
Heard
18
Successful
(14%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.