Foundry College, Wokingham
Foundry College is a pru school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Wokingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Foundry College in detail
Foundry College in its own words
In its own words: "In addition to a full-time education provision at its premises, Foundry also provides a range of outreach services to support pupils from Wokingham’s mainstream schools who have social, emotional and mental health issues, poor attendance and those benefiting from alternative provision."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 43% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 29% to a further education college.
Who goes there
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 10 pupils (41.7%) received SEN support and 12 (50%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wokingham Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Budges Road (adj 18), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Foundry College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from February 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Foundry College helps pupils who have fallen out of mainstream education get back on track through a calm, caring environment built on trusting relationships. Staff are exceptionally skilled at understanding what each pupil needs and adapting teaching to help them succeed. Many parents say the school has transformed their children's lives, with strong outcomes leading to further education, training or employment.
Key Strengths
- Creates a personalised curriculum tailored to each pupil's individual needs and interests
- Staff are highly skilled at building trusting relationships and managing pupils' behaviour and emotions with patience and sensitivity
- Pupils benefit from high staff ratios providing lots of individual support and targeted help with learning
- Strong focus on careers guidance and qualifications aligned to pupils' aspirations for further education or employment
- Safeguarding is effective with a strong culture of vigilance and swift action on any concerns
Areas for Improvement
- Younger pupils do not have enough opportunity to read high-quality texts, limiting their vocabulary development and understanding of different genres and authors
- Too few opportunities for pupils to mix socially - breaktimes are very short and there are insufficient extra-curricular activities
- Need to expand social and enrichment opportunities for pupils to connect with peers and develop socially
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff showing strong vigilance about pupils' additional vulnerabilities and working closely with other professionals to provide support.
Extracurricular Activities
Off-site visits, special events for chosen charity
Foundry College is a good pupil referral unit that helps students who have experienced disrupted education make a fresh start and reconnect with learning. The school creates a calm, supportive environment where pupils develop confidence and see more positive futures ahead.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wokingham is 7 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
24 pupils
47 places
23 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wokingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wokingham
Across Wokingham council
Places available
2,293
Applications
2,318
Got 1st preference
82.4%
Got preferred school
97.9%
All secondary applications across Wokingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
91.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
24
Total Pupils
17
Boys
7
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
1.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,997
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Foundry College
What is Foundry College's Ofsted rating?
Foundry College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Foundry College?
No fixed boundary. When Foundry College is oversubscribed, Wokingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Foundry College?
Foundry College has around 24 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Foundry College?
Apply through Wokingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Foundry College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Foundry College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wokingham is 7 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Foundry College?
Foundry College is at Budges Gardens, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1PX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)