High Close School
Wokingham, Wokingham, South East · RG40 1TT
With just 73 pupils, High Close School in Wokingham is a small independent school where boarding sits alongside day places. Its size allows for close attention to individual pupils, and Ofsted rated the school "Good" overall at its most recent inspection. That said, inspectors judged leadership and management to be "Inadequate", a contrast worth weighing carefully against the broader picture. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Wendy Gosling and is co-educational throughout.
73
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 73
- Location
- Wokingham, Wokingham, South East
- Website
- https://highclose.org.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Wendy Gosling
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Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications, with the school's small roll lending itself to a personalised approach. Ofsted's "Good" overall rating offers reassurance on the quality of education, though the "Inadequate" judgement for leadership and management means prospective families may wish to ask how this is being addressed.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Last inspected
- 13 September 2023
The last word
A small, mixed independent school offering both boarding and GCSE study. Parents will want to balance its "Good" overall rating against the leadership concerns flagged by Ofsted.
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High Close School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is High Close School located?
High Close School is located at Wokingham, RG40 1TT.
What type of school is High Close School?
High Close School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend High Close School?
High Close School has approximately 73 pupils on roll.
What is High Close School's Ofsted rating?
High Close School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 13 September 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.