The Emmbrook School vs The Holt School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 854 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Emmbrook School
Wokingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,354 students
The Holt School
Wokingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,468 students
| Measure | The Emmbrook School Wokingham, South East | The Holt School Wokingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #175 of 679 | #39 of 679 |
| National rank | #736 of 4,090 | #126 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,354 | 1,468 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,354 | 1,468 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 111.1% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 63.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.7% | 80.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.6% | 89.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 5.99 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | 42.3 |
| town | Wokingham | Wokingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.emmbrook.wokingham.sch.uk | www.holtschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Holt School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 76.5).
- •The Holt School is the larger school with 1,468 students compared with 1,354.
- •The Emmbrook School is co-educational and The Holt School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Emmbrook School better than The Holt School?
On the Success Index (England), The Holt School ranks higher (94.5 vs 76.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Emmbrook School and The Holt School?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Wokingham and Wokingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Emmbrook School: 1,354. The Holt School: 1,468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Emmbrook School and The Holt School rank in South East?
The Emmbrook School is 175th of 679 and The Holt School is 39th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).