High Close School
URN: 110181 • Wokingham RG40 1TS
Overview
- Name
- High Close School
- URN
- 110181
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Gosling (Principal) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189785767
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wiltshire Road, Wokingham RG40 1TS
Summary
High Close School is a non-maintained special school located in Wokingham, Berkshire, catering to 73 mixed-gender pupils with a capacity of 94. The school is committed to providing a tailored curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of its students, enabling them to progress and achieve regardless of their starting point. High Close employs a trauma-informed approach, focusing on building resilience and promoting self-regulation in preparation for adult life.
The school offers on-site therapeutic support, including occupational therapy (OT) and speech and language therapy (SALT), ensuring that students receive comprehensive care. Each pupil is assigned a key worker or link worker who maintains regular communication with parents, fostering a collaborative approach to support each child's development.
High Close School emphasizes the importance of community and personal growth, with a strong pastoral care system in place. Uniforms are designed for comfort and sensory needs, and the school provides all necessary learning equipment, allowing students to focus on their education without the burden of homework.
The school offers on-site therapeutic support, including occupational therapy (OT) and speech and language therapy (SALT), ensuring that students receive comprehensive care. Each pupil is assigned a key worker or link worker who maintains regular communication with parents, fostering a collaborative approach to support each child's development.
High Close School emphasizes the importance of community and personal growth, with a strong pastoral care system in place. Uniforms are designed for comfort and sensory needs, and the school provides all necessary learning equipment, allowing students to focus on their education without the burden of homework.
Useful links
- Barnardo's Charity Homepage (other)
Nearby alternatives
- CAMHS Phoenix School (68.2)
- Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham (52.9)
- Odyssey House School (49.6)
- Holme Grange School (49.1)
- Foundry College (46.4)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 47 | 26 | 94 | 44.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 85 | 52 | 33 | 94 | 43.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 78 | 48 | 30 | 94 | 49.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 78 | 48 | 30 | 94 | 49.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 76 | 51 | 25 | 94 | 21.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 79 | 56 | 23 | 94 | 20.50 |
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