In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.
Schools and nurseries14755 primary · 9 secondary · 64 nurseries
Primaries Good or better97%England 96%
Met the standard at 1171%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths63%Attainment 8 54.1, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary10%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in Wokingham
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.
About Wokingham
Wokingham is a unitary authority in the South East with 55 mainstream primary schools and 9 mainstream secondary schools. Towns with the most schools include Wokingham, Woodley and Winnersh. Pupil numbers have grown 14% since 2018.
Good to know in Wokingham
For secondary school in Wokingham you are expected to name your 4 nearest schools on the application, even if they are in neighbouring boroughs. Source
For infant or primary school you can list up to 4 schools in order of preference, including schools outside the borough. Source
Most addresses in Wokingham have a designated area school, which gets the highest priority for admissions. Source
Applications for a school place are made through the council's Citizens Portal online admissions website. Source
If you choose a school that is not your nearest, your child will probably not get transport entitlement to it. Source
If you move during the year and your preferred schools are full, Wokingham offers the nearest Wokingham school with a vacancy, which may not be the one nearest your home. Source
From Wokingham council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.
If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.
87.5%got their first-choice primary school in Wokingham in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 136 of 151 councils. 97.7% got one of their top three.3.4% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.
82.4%got their first-choice secondary school in Wokingham in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 87 of 151 councils. 96.3% got one of their top three.13.0% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.
Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.
2 of 38 primary appeals heard in Wokingham succeeded in 2025. 2 of 55 secondary appeals heard in Wokingham succeeded in 2025.
For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.
Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.
Numbers that sum up Wokingham
WokinghamEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 38 primaries with one.
97%
England 96%
Close to England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
7 of the 7 with a grade.
100%
England 93%
Above England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
71%
England 62%
Above England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
63%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
14%
England 18%
Better than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
10%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 50 schools that have one.
98%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding8
Good41
Requires improvement1
Inadequate0
How it has changed
Wokingham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1171% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths63% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
The figures in full
The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.
Measure
Wokingham
England
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)
98%
95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)
71%
62%
Attainment 8
54.1
46.2
Persistent absence
14%
18%
Pupils per teacher
18.4:1
17.9:1
Spending per pupil
£7,305
£8,120
In education or work after 16
95%
91%
Went on to higher education
62%
56%
Pupils with special educational needs
16%
21%
Pupils with English as an additional language
26%
22%
Pupils on free school meals
10%
27%
DfE local authority code 872, ONS code E06000041.
Living here
What it's like for families
Wokingham has 147 schools and nurseries across 5 towns and villages, the biggest being Wokingham, Woodley, Winnersh and Twyford.
There are 14% more pupils than in 2018.
10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in Wokingham's state schools each January.
26.4k2018
27.1k2019
28.2k2021
29.2k2022
29.8k2023
29.9k2024
30.0k2025
29.9k2026
Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.
Free school meals
Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.
Wokingham10%
Keep up with schools in Wokingham
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Wokingham has 147 schools, including 71 primary schools, 25 secondary schools, 64 nurseries, 12 independent schools, 6 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in Wokingham?+
The highest-ranked schools in Wokingham on Eduscope are St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School, Sonning Church of England Primary School, The Holt School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
What percentage of schools in Wokingham are rated Good or Outstanding?+
98% of inspected schools in Wokingham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 8 schools rated Outstanding and 41 rated Good.
How do primary schools in Wokingham perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in Wokingham, 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Wokingham?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Wokingham is 18.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.
What is the persistent absence rate in Wokingham schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in Wokingham is 14.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.
How many pupils attend schools in Wokingham?+
There are 29,946 pupils enrolled across schools in Wokingham, with 15,498 in primary and 14,349 in secondary. 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in Wokingham?+
There are 12 independent schools in Wokingham. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Wokingham on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in Wokingham?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 147 schools in Wokingham by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
