Best Secondary Schools in West Berkshire
10 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- West Berkshire is home to 10 secondary schools, accounting for 5.1% of the total 196 in the region, with a total of 12,821 pupils.
- Ofsted ratings in West Berkshire show 100.0% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 7 Good out of 9 inspected schools.
- West Berkshire secondary schools have a Progress 8 score of 0.13 and an Attainment 8 score of 48.85, with 49.7% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- Secondary schools in West Berkshire have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.18, 15.6% of pupils with special educational needs, and a persistent absence rate of 22.5%.
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St Bartholomew's School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Denefield School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Kennet School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Park House School
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Theale Green School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
The Downs School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Trinity School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Little Heath School
Ofsted
Good
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in West Berkshire?
There are 10 secondary schools in West Berkshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in West Berkshire?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in West Berkshire include St Bartholomew's School, Denefield School, and Kennet School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in West Berkshire?
West Berkshire has 12 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 68 are rated Good, meaning 92% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary schools in West Berkshire ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in West Berkshire?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in West Berkshire is 0.13. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in West Berkshire secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in West Berkshire is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in West Berkshire?
When choosing a secondary school in West Berkshire, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 10 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.13 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 48.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,230 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.