St Crispin's School, Wokingham

Secondary
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Ages 1118

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.4km)Possible (~1.9km)Unlikely (~2.5km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Peter Griffiths
Pupils:1,549 / 1,500 capacity
LA:Wokingham
Phone:01189781144
Address:London Road, Wokingham, RG40 1SS
Trust:THE CIRCLE TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 February 2018

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Inspected 6 May 2026View full report
URN:145286
UKPRN:10066234
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Wokingham
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

St Crispin's creates a genuinely welcoming community where all pupils feel they belong. Staff know your child as an individual and provide excellent pastoral support, alongside a broad curriculum with strong teaching in most subjects. The school excels at helping all pupils - including those with additional needs - achieve well and prepare for their future.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional attendance rates well above national figures, with very low persistent absence
  • Impressive pupil behaviour with calm, respectful conduct and positive staff-pupil relationships
  • Strong commitment to inclusion with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
  • Comprehensive personal development and enrichment programme helping pupils develop character and confidence
  • High-quality careers education and guidance preparing pupils well for next steps

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent application of agreed teaching practices across all subjects means some pupils' prior learning gaps are not addressed effectively
  • Some gaps remain between disadvantaged pupils and peers in a minority of subjects, particularly in writing
  • In a small number of sixth form lessons, learning time is not used as effectively as intended

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding with all legal requirements met, helping pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs, trips, activities, school council, mentoring, prefect roles, leadership roles, community volunteering, work experience, wider reading and online courses

St Crispin's School is an inclusive secondary school where pupils benefit from strong relationships, excellent attendance and behaviour, and a comprehensive personal development programme. The school has recently undergone positive changes and maintains an 'excellence for all' ethos.

At a Glance

13.9%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

22.0

Avg class size

59

Total classes

13 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Social & online

Getting There

Bus Stops

Seaford Road (Opp)
223m · 4 min walk
Barrett Crescent (on)
249m · 4 min walk
Rances Lane North (S-bound)
280m · 5 min walk
Binfield Road (adj 45)
285m · 5 min walk
Three Frogs (Opp)
331m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

103%

Over capacity

1,549 pupils

1,500 capacity

49 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Wokingham

High pressure
New homes approved:2,052
Projected new pupils:369

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wokingham

Admissions Demand - Wokingham

Low demand1.00x oversubscription

Places available

2,395

Applications

2,387

Got 1st preference

81.6%

Got preferred school

96.9%

Secondary admissions across Wokingham (2025/26)

Inspection History(5)

6 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
4 May 2022
1 October 2020

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.88667%

Overall absence

14.89362%

Persistent absence

1,269

Enrolments

Authorised4.78222%
Unauthorised1.10446%
Persistent (10%+)14.89362%
Severe (50%+)1.81245%

Absence trend

4.40345%
18/19
3.30089%
20/21
6.42891%
21/22
6.3699%
22/23
6.34201%
23/24
5.88667%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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