Waingels
URN: 142166 • Reading RG5 4RF
Overview
- Name
- Waingels
- URN
- 142166
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lindsey Humber (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01189690336
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waingels Road, Reading RG5 4RF
Summary
Waingels College, located in Reading, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,421 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,331. The school prides itself on being inclusive, fostering an environment where all students feel they belong and can thrive. The ethos is built around core values of kindness, respect, pride, and responsibility, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and personal development.
The curriculum at Waingels is designed to challenge students and support their academic growth, with a strong emphasis on high expectations and resilience. The school celebrates its students' achievements, as evidenced by recent results that surpassed national averages. Additionally, Waingels offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and creative clubs, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of Waingels, with initiatives such as support for local food banks and opportunities for parental engagement through forums and open events. The school aims to create a collaborative environment where students, parents, and staff work together to ensure the success and wellbeing of all students.
The curriculum at Waingels is designed to challenge students and support their academic growth, with a strong emphasis on high expectations and resilience. The school celebrates its students' achievements, as evidenced by recent results that surpassed national averages. Additionally, Waingels offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and creative clubs, promoting a well-rounded educational experience.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of Waingels, with initiatives such as support for local food banks and opportunities for parental engagement through forums and open events. The school aims to create a collaborative environment where students, parents, and staff work together to ensure the success and wellbeing of all students.
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- Term Dates (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Kendrick School (76.5)
- Maiden Erlegh School (75.7)
- Reading School (73.6)
- Kendrick School (70.2)
- Reading School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wokingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ORCHARD LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 1331
- Pupils
- 1421
- Boys
- 712
- Girls
- 709
- FSM %
- 12.30
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1421 | 712 | 709 | 1331 | 12.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1419 | 711 | 708 | 1331 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1366 | 686 | 680 | 1331 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1366 | 686 | 680 | 1331 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1280 | 626 | 654 | 1331 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1291 | 605 | 686 | 1331 | 7.00 |
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