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
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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.

Key details

LA
Wokingham
Age range
7 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
94
Pupils
73
Boys
47
Girls
26
FSM %
44.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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